14th Century.Abady.Mysterious deaths.A franciscan monk and a young novice arrives at this inhospitable place.The monk William(Sean Connery) almost behave as a detective.He is there to find out the cause of the death of a young monk.William doesn't believe in superstitions(the monks in the abady think that this crime is the devil's fault) he needs to know the truth. This fascinating film plays(so well) with false concepts.We don't know really what's going on.Also we should remember,in Middle-ages the people believed that the devil was among them,living in the world,that he was the causing of the black plague or other diseases.The church took advantage on that,the famous inquisition appears,the church used believers as a way of submission. Religious people like Bernardo Gui(played by Murray Abrahan)remind us of the infamous spanish inquisitor-Tomas de Torquemada-Gui was a true sadistic,worse of all,he was the censorious of his time.Another sinister character is the blind monk Jordi(who condemned a joyful way of life).
William is a rational man,almost scientific.He is against repression and men like Gui.William represents the free thinking,he loves books(Aristotheles).When he found out that the death -Spoiler ahead!-of the monks got to do with a forbidden book(poisoned pages) he is even more intrigued than us.The people who think s that some books influence d us in a way that could change our perspectives,like poison to our minds,are especially short mind-religious people(this movie shows that).The young novice(Christian Slater who proves that he can carry a picture) represents the pure innocence,he will find love in this horrible place.He is clever enough to understand and learn from his mentor.The young girl accused of witchcraft is one of the victims of a perverse system.This film has memorable scenes,especially the last final scene.
The name of the rose is a fascinating as reading Umberto Echo book , it is one of the greatest adaptations ever.I also find interesting how the film portray monks as a pathetic figures(behind the hood,secrets, conspiracies and pain)they are Doomed people. Enjoy ---8/10----
William is a rational man,almost scientific.He is against repression and men like Gui.William represents the free thinking,he loves books(Aristotheles).When he found out that the death -Spoiler ahead!-of the monks got to do with a forbidden book(poisoned pages) he is even more intrigued than us.The people who think s that some books influence d us in a way that could change our perspectives,like poison to our minds,are especially short mind-religious people(this movie shows that).The young novice(Christian Slater who proves that he can carry a picture) represents the pure innocence,he will find love in this horrible place.He is clever enough to understand and learn from his mentor.The young girl accused of witchcraft is one of the victims of a perverse system.This film has memorable scenes,especially the last final scene.
The name of the rose is a fascinating as reading Umberto Echo book , it is one of the greatest adaptations ever.I also find interesting how the film portray monks as a pathetic figures(behind the hood,secrets, conspiracies and pain)they are Doomed people. Enjoy ---8/10----