An intellectually nonconformist friar investigates a series of mysterious deaths in an isolated abbey.An intellectually nonconformist friar investigates a series of mysterious deaths in an isolated abbey.An intellectually nonconformist friar investigates a series of mysterious deaths in an isolated abbey.
- Won 2 BAFTA Awards
- 17 wins & 6 nominations total
Donald O'Brien
- Pietro d'Assisi
- (as Donal O'Brian)
Storyline
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- TriviaSean Connery's career was at such a low point when he read for the role that Columbia Pictures refused to finance the movie when Jean-Jacques Annaud cast him as William von Baskerville.
- GoofsThe secret message on the parchment is exposed three times. The translator heated it to reveal the location of the library, William of Baskerville heated it again when he was in the scriptorium and yet again to show the others the message. When a message is written in lemon juice, heating it will cause it to become exposed because the sugar in the juice is caramelized and thus would not disappear again.
- Quotes
William of Baskerville: But what is so alarming about laughter?
Jorge de Burgos: Laughter kills fear, and without fear there can be no faith, because without fear of the Devil there is no more need of God.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits read - A palimpsest of Umberto Eco's Novel The Name of the Rose
- Alternate versionsCertain prints of the movie have the sex scene between Adso and The Girl removed in order to comply with local laws.
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Monks Being Murdered
Annaud's adaptation of Eco's novel looks authentic on screen. The raw sets have an unpolished Gothic look, the location is quite 'dirty', the costumes look genuine...all of it adds to the realness. Speaking of sets, I loved how the labyrinth was created. It looks so dense, complex and claustrophobic. It was one of the most enjoyable sequences of the film. The camera-work, which is very good overall, is exceptional here. The empty Italian landscape contributes to the isolation of the little village. The lighting is used in such a way as to stress on the gloominess. Moreover, the viewer can sense a tense chilling atmosphere that hangs in the air as William and his student try to solve the mystery. Each of the characters have a distinct look which only adds to the mystery element.
Though the story does involve intricate historical details, it is basically a whodunnit. As the story proceeds, the mystery gets more complex and also proves to be more dangerous for our heroes, William and Adso. Yet, the details that are unraveled after each murder only draws the viewer further into the story.
Connery is in great form as William. He pulls it off with ease. A teenage Christian Slater correctly portrays the innocence and naivety of Adso. F. Murray Abraham is commendable in a small role. Of the supporting cast, Ron Perlman stands out as the insane Salvatore.
'Der Name Der Rose' is a suspenseful murder mystery and what makes this one different from others is its treatment, presentation and layers.
Though the story does involve intricate historical details, it is basically a whodunnit. As the story proceeds, the mystery gets more complex and also proves to be more dangerous for our heroes, William and Adso. Yet, the details that are unraveled after each murder only draws the viewer further into the story.
Connery is in great form as William. He pulls it off with ease. A teenage Christian Slater correctly portrays the innocence and naivety of Adso. F. Murray Abraham is commendable in a small role. Of the supporting cast, Ron Perlman stands out as the insane Salvatore.
'Der Name Der Rose' is a suspenseful murder mystery and what makes this one different from others is its treatment, presentation and layers.
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Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Ime rože
- Filming locations
- Kloster Eberbach, Eltville Am Rhein, Hessen, Germany(interiors: monastery church)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- ITL 30,000,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,153,487
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $494,571
- Sep 28, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $7,153,487
- Runtime2 hours 10 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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