Storyville - Season 11 - Eps 73: Mr Vig and the Nun
Documentary about 82-year-old bachelor Vig, who has never known love, and Sister Amvrosija, a young Russian nun, who by chance becomes part of his life. 50 years ago Vig bought Hesbjerg Castle, in the Danish countryside, with the intention of turning it into a monastery. Now he is about to realise his dream, with a group of Russian Orthodox nuns on their way. But the nuns have plans of their own, and Vig must realise that the road to fulfilment is different from that which he had imagined.
About Storyville
Title: Storyville
First Air Date: 1997-11-15
Last Air Date: 2025-07-01
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7.6/10 (from 7 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 30
Total Episodes: 684
Network: BBC Four BBC Two
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC Four
Synopsis
Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago. Screening over 340 films, from some 70 different countries, the strand has garnered a staggering array of awards: five Oscars, 15 Griersons, three Peabodys and two International Emmys. In true, unique, Storyville style, the new series promises to deliver the strand's usual eclectic mix of compelling stories from across the globe.
