INHALT
Part history lesson followed by re-enactments with actors, this film depicts the history of witchcraft from its earliest days through to the present day (in this case,1922 or thereabouts). The result is a documentary-like film that must be among the first to use re-enactments as a visual and narrative tool. From pagan worship to satanic rites to hysteria, the film takes you on a journey through the ages with highly effective visual sequences.
- Benjamin ChristensenDjævlen / The Devil
- Elisabeth ChristensenEn ældre bondekone / Older Farm Lady
- Maren PedersenHeksen / The Witch
- Clara PontoppidanNonne / Nun
- Elith PioHeksedommer / Witch Judge (The Young Monk)
- Oscar StriboltGraabroder / Doctor (The Fat Monk)
- Tora TejeEn hysterisk kvinde / Modern Hysteric (The Kleptom
- John AndersenChief Inquisitor