The Name of the Rose
"Who, in the name of God, is getting away with murder?"
Narrative Synopsis
14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his intelligence; which is considerable.
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Narrative DNA Intelligence
High-Octane Dynamic
8 / 10
High Twist Index
Emotionally Grounded
Calculated narrative telemetry highlights notable thematic precision within Drama. With an established critical baseline of 7.5/10, the plot emphasizes high-octane dynamic pacing paired with an ending characterized by high twist index.
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Key Personnel & Cast
Sean Connery
William of Baskerville
Christian Slater
Adso of Melk
Helmut Qualtinger
Remigio da Varagine
Elya Baskin
Severinus
Michael Lonsdale
The Abbot
Volker Prechtel
Malachia
