The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
A story of doomed love
★★★★★
English / 96 MIN. / 1996
The Genres
The Synopsis
In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.