The reaction of 2-(aminomethyl)benzimidazole (1) with chalcones 2a–2e leads to formation of 3,5-diaryl-2-benzimidazol-2-yl-4,5-dihydropyrroles 3a–3e. The trans orientation of benzimidazol-2-yl and 3-aryl substituents in 3a–3e was established by X-ray analysis of 3e.