Narcissus and Goldmund - MovieDB Browser

2020 6.4 (62 votes) 1h 50m

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Deutsche Columbia Filmproduktion
FilmVergnuegen
Lotus-Film
Mythos Film
Tempest Film
Sony Pictures International Productions
Czech Film Fund
Columbia Pictures
Beta Film

Narcissus and Goldmund (Narziss und Goldmund)

Love demands sacrifices

Overview

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. There, 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, 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...