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Curated by Pedro Neves, Founder of Parallax
Häxan
Directed by Benjamin Christensen
1922•1h 45m•NR•★ 7.6
Documentary / Fantasy / Horror
Synopsis
A silent essay film exploring the historical roots of medieval witchcraft, demonic possession, and satanic rituals, linking them to misunderstood female hysteria and mental illness. Benjamin Christensen's visionary blend of documentary and macabre dramatization.
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DirectorBenjamin Christensen
WriterBenjamin Christensen
CinematographyJohan Ankerstjerne
MusicLudwig van BeethovenLauny Grøndahl
Principal CastBenjamin ChristensenDevil
Ella La CourKarna / Sorceress
Kate FabianOld Maid
Oscar StriboltFat Monk
Astrid HolmAnna
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Emmy SchønfeldKarna's AssistantWH
Wilhelmine HenriksenApelone / A Poor Old WomanEC
Elisabeth ChristensenAnna's MotherTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 45m (105 mins)
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DirectorBenjamin Christensen
LanguagesSwedish, Danish
CountrySE, DK
StudioAlhambradockan
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