The Book



About the film

Title: The Book
Title in Russian: Книга
Production company: VERTOV. REALNOE KINO
Country of production: Russia
Year of Production: 2014
Duration: 86 min.

Film crew

Film director: Vitaly Mansky
Producer: Natalia Mansky
Director of photography: Aleksandra Ivanova

Logline

A thousand years ago, in ancient Armenia, the saint Gregory of Narek created the book of devotional spiritual contemplations, which till this very day remains the greatest revelation for the spirit world of the mankind. The protagonist of the movie is a modern day person, a product of the contemporary world – but even in the now days world the mystery of the meaning of life remains.

Synopsis

A thousand years ago, in ancient Armenia, the saint Gregory of Narek created the book of devotional spiritual contemplations, which till this very day remains the greatest revelation for the spirit world of the mankind. The protagonist of the movie is a modern day person, a product of the contemporary world – but even in the now days world the mystery of the meaning of life remains.

Festival and awards
Date Festival Form of participation Award
2014 Flahertiana Participant


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