Narcissus and Goldmund
In the dark middle ages young unruly Goldmund is sent to a monastery by his father to atone for the sins of his mother, who abandoned them. It is there that he meets Narcissus, a brilliant, scholarly novice, who is introverted and aloof. A unique and deep life-long friendship is born. Narcissus chooses to remain detached from the world in prayer and meditation. Goldmund, who is passionate, sensual and impulsive, runs away from the monastery to live a picaresque wanderer’s life, his amorous and artistic adventures leading him to discover the extremes of both ecstasy and pain. Several thrilling years pass, until one day these friends cross paths again...
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Narcissus and Goldmund
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Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 12, 2020
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Drama
User Score
62%
Original Title
Narziss und Goldmund
Production Companies
Deutsche Columbia Filmproduktion, FilmVergnuegen, Lotus-Film, Mythos Film, Tempest Film, Sony Pictures International Productions, Czech Film Fund, Columbia Pictures, Beta Film
Director
Stefan Ruzowitzky
Revenue
$233,325
Description
In the dark middle ages young unruly Goldmund is sent to a monastery by his father to atone for the sins of his mother, who abandoned them. It is there that he meets Narcissus, a brilliant, scholarly novice, who is introverted and aloof. A unique and deep life-long friendship is born. Narcissus chooses to remain detached from the world in prayer and meditation. Goldmund, who is passionate, sensual and impulsive, runs away from the monastery to live a picaresque wanderer’s life, his amorous and artistic adventures leading him to discover the extremes of both ecstasy and pain. Several thrilling years pass, until one day these friends cross paths again...
