Archimandrite

Synopsis

Archimandrite Gabriel -- an Orthodox monk from the Podlasie province in Poland -- is the founder and sole inhabitant of the Kudak grove hermitage by river Narew. During his first few years there, he lived and prayed in a wagon house, without electricity, running water, or contact with the outside world. After five years, thanks to the help of people of Orthodox faith from local villages, the grove saw the rise of a wooden church, a dormitory for monks, and outbuildings. Pilgrims are drawn to the place by archimandrite Gabriel's personality: he can find common ground with anyone, he grants spiritual advice, heals with herbs, and keeps bees. When necessary, he rolls up his sleeves and works on building the hermitage right alongside everyone else. The archimandrite's biggest concern is finding a successor. Prospective monks don't last long in the hermitage, however. They can't stand the lack of access to civilization, common comforts, and contact with their peers.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Jerzy Kalina
Writing	Screenplay	Jerzy Kalina
Crew	Cinematography	Roman Wasiluk
Sound	Music	Marek Papaj
	Sound	Andrzej Brański
Editing	Editor	Tomasz Janulis
Production	Production Director	Bartosz Barynów
Department	Role	Name

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