The Name Of The Rose

Genre: Thriller

Synopsis: Based on Umberto Eco’s award winning best seller.

Italy, 1327: The Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his apprentice Adso of Melk arrive at a secluded monastery in the Alps, where they become witnesses of a series of mysterious murders. While Baskerville and Melk are investigating and searching for the killer, they are hunted themselves by the merciless inquisitor Bernard Gui, who prosecutes those who criticize the Pope. In fact, he sets out to terminate the Franciscan Order itself and so, Baskerville is on the top of his list.

Director: Giacomo Battiato

Cast: John Turturro, Damian Hardung, Rupert Everett, Greta Scarano, Michael

Emerson, James Cosmo

Duration: 8 x 50’