At a glance
Mysterion is a 1991 documentary about a convent of Russian Orthodox nuns devoted to serving God. Finnish directors Pirjo Honkasalo and Eira Mollberg made the film, and it is the first part of Honkasalo's Trilogy of the Sacred and the Satanic. The trilogy continues with Tanjuska and the 7 Devils and Atman. Mysterion was released in 1991 and is listed as a documentary film from Finland. The story's focus on the nuns and their religious life makes it a title centered on faith and convent life. The film also received the main prize at Denmark's Balticum Film & TV Festival in 1992. Viewers interested in documentaries about religious communities can consider it on its own, or as the opening film in the trilogy.
Who it is for
This film may suit viewers interested in Russian Orthodox religious life, convents, or Honkasalo's Trilogy of the Sacred and the Satanic.
What is good
- Focuses on Russian Orthodox nuns
- First film in a three-part trilogy
- Received the festival's main prize in 1992
What to know first
- No runtime is listed
Verdict
Mysterion focuses on a convent and the nuns' religious commitment. Its place at the start of Honkasalo's trilogy may also interest viewers exploring the series as a whole.
Details
- Year
- 1991wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Pirjo Honkasalowikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Finlandwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0102498wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q15734081· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mysterion_(film)· checked 2 Oct 2026