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SEK 2 million. Häxan ( Swedish: [ˈhɛ̂ksan], "The Witch"; Danish and Norwegian Bokmål: Heksen, "The Witch"; English: The Witches; released in the US in 1968 as Witchcraft Through the Ages) is a 1922 silent horror [2] essay film written and directed by Benjamin Christensen. Consisting partly of documentary -style storytelling as well as ...
Jan 20, 2012 · Häxan, (English titles: Haxan, The Witches or Witchcraft Through The Ages) is a 1922 Swedish/Danish silent horror film written and directed by Benjamin Christensen.
- 105 min
- 294K
- BloodyCinemaUSA
Jan 17, 2019 · A hybrid of documentary and fiction, this silent film explores the history of witchcraft, demonology and satanism. It shows representations of evil in a variety of ancient and medieval artworks, offers vignettes illustrating a number of superstitious practices and presents a narrative about the persecution of a woman accused of witchcraft.
Sep 29, 2022 · Part documentary essay, part horror mood board, Häxan is an episodic film, which across seven chapters explores a range of beliefs and themes throughout the Western history of occultism, in ...
- Adam Scovell
A silent film by Benjamin Christensen that depicts the evolution of witchcraft, from pagan roots to hysteria in Eastern Europe. The film uses re-enactments, historical footage, and narration to explore the themes of black magic, demonology, and Satanism.
- (17K)
- Documentary, Fantasy, Horror
- Benjamin Christensen
- 1929-05-27
New 2K digital restoration. Music from the 1922 Danish premiere, arranged by film-music specialist Gillian B. Anderson and performed by the Czech Film Orchestra in 2001, presented in 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio.
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Oct 15, 2019 · Häxan (1922) is a film by Benjamin Christensen that explores the history and psychology of witchcraft and superstition. It combines documentary and fiction, reality and fantasy, to create a unique and powerful essay film that challenges the viewer's perception of the world.