The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard

Overview

The action takes place in Paris in the 1860s and 1880s. The main character is an old scribe, obsessed with a noble passion for ancient manuscripts. One day, he helped a poor woman who lived next door by sending her a cup of broth and a log for the fireplace. Bonar soon forgot about his deed. Eight years later, he received an old manuscript as a gift, which he had long dreamed of, and was surprised to learn that the giver was the woman he had helped in a difficult moment.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 9, 1974

Original language

Russian

Countries

Soviet Union

Production

Central Television USSR

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt6144170