Benjamin Christensen
Häxan
Edition 1978
91'
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1922
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Fantasy, Historical
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Dialogue:
Danish, Swedish
Director:
Benjamin Christensen
With:
Maren Pedersen, Benjamin Christensen, Clara Pontoppidan
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.
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Director
Benjamin Christensen
With
Maren Pedersen, Benjamin Christensen, Clara Pontoppidan
Scenario
Benjamin Christensen
Director of Photography
Johan Ankerstjerne
Editor
Edla Hansen
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Dialogue
Danish, Swedish
Countries of production
Denmark, Sweden
Year
1922