Witches' Hammer
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Actor: Alois Vachek, Cestmír Randa, Karel Cízek, Ladislav Gzela, Martin RuzekBrand: Facets Multimedia
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); Czech (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 103 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-03-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Facets
Movie Reviews of Witches' Hammer
Movie Review: Without words
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a teacher or you are very interested in witch trials this is one of the best pictures you will find on the theme (also "Hëxen", "Three Sovereigns for Sarah", and Dreyer's "Day of Wrath"). Don't pay attention to the one star review, this is a real piece of art. It's incredible that some people can make a negative evaluation because a film is in black and white. It's also a lie that there are only nude scenes, there are only three and they are necessary to prove the way these "defenders" of God's law see and judge women's body. Believe me, this picture has a great story to tell. In this film you will find real criticism to the trials, dialogues related to "The Malleus Maleficarum", and a disturbing ending. You must have it!!!!
Summary of Witches' Hammer
Much like THE CRUCIBLE, this riveting drama tells the true story of the last gasp of the notorious witch hunts in Czechoslovakia. A ruthless inquisitor spins the superstitions of local peasants into religious heresy, finding cause to accuse dozens of innocent men and women of witchcraft. The inquisitor targets nobles and merchants, whose property and goods are then confiscated. After suffering an array of medieval tortures, most of the accused confess?only to be burned alive at the stake as helpless villagers watch. With its bold and striking cinematography, the film captures scenes of both daring nudity and brutal torture.Similar DVD Movies
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