The Name of the Rose (1986)

Directors:

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Writers:

Alain Godard, Gérard Brach, Howard Franklin, Andrew Birkin

Actors:

Dwight Weist, Franco Diogene, Ludger Pistor, Armando Marra, Luigi Leoni, Valerio Isidori

Synopsis:

14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his intelligence – which is considerable.
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Drama
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The Name of the Rose (1986)

The finest piece of literature (Umberto Eco’s eponymous book) gave birth to one of the best thrillers ever directed. Sublime cinematography & art direction as well as an outstanding performance by Connery.
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January 29, 2014