Witchcraft
Brief Synopsis
Set in the 17th century, two men are burned at the stake after being accused by a priest of witchcraft. The story follow actual trial transcripts from witchcraft trials in Iceland.
Cast & Crew
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Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Director
Hilmir Snaer Guðnason
Sara Dogg Asgeirsdottir
Alex Rapaport
Thorarinn Eldjarn
Screenwriter
Fridrik Th=r Fridriksson
Producer
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Historical
Period
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Icelandic Film Corporation; Icelandic Film Corporation; Sveriges Television (Svt); Svt/Gothenburg
Distribution Company
Zeitgeist Films
Location
Reykjavik, Iceland
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 54m
Synopsis
Set in the 17th century, two men are burned at the stake after being accused by a priest of witchcraft. The story follow actual trial transcripts from witchcraft trials in Iceland.
Director
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Director
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Historical
Period
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Icelandic Film Corporation; Icelandic Film Corporation; Sveriges Television (Svt); Svt/Gothenburg
Distribution Company
Zeitgeist Films
Location
Reykjavik, Iceland
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 54m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 2000
Released in United States February 2000
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 9-20, 2000.
Released in United States 2000
Completed shooting June 8, 1998.
Released in United States February 2000 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 9-20, 2000.)
Began shooting February 2, 1998.
