Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria (2018)
Between the end of the Middle Ages and the late 18th century, over 50,000 Europeans were persecuted, tortured and executed on charges of witchcraft. The pogrom was triggered by the book 'Malleus Maleficarum', published in 1486. Its detailed instructions for persecuting and annihilating alleged witches triggered a mass hysteria.
Director: Roland May
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: September 2, 2018
Cast
- Sascha Tschorn - Heinrich Kramer
- Laura Pletzer - Agnes Bader
- Andreas Schmauder - Himself/Historian
- Johannes Dillinger - Himself/Historian
- Alisa Ax - Witch
Screenplay
- John Dunton-Downer (Co-Writer)
- Roland May
Music: Bela Brauckmann
Editing: Bernhard Eschenbach
Production: Lava Films
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, Français
Original Language: de
Keywords
18th century, mass hysteria, witch hunt, malleus maleficarum, alleged witches
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria about?
- Between the end of the Middle Ages and the late 18th century, over 50,000 Europeans were persecuted, tortured and executed on charges of witchcraft. The pogrom was triggered by the book 'Malleus Maleficarum', published in 1486. Its detailed instructions for persecuting and annihilating alleged witches triggered a mass hysteria.
- Who directed Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria?
- Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria was directed by Roland May.
- Who stars in Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria?
- Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria stars Sascha Tschorn, Laura Pletzer, Andreas Schmauder, Johannes Dillinger, Alisa Ax.
- How long is Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria?
- Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria?
- Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria produced?
- Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria was produced in Germany.