Witchcraft (1999)
The young and fanatical Jon is appointed pastor to a remote church in 15th century Iceland. As is custom, he marries the widow of his predecessor, a woman much older than he is. He is ardent in his fight against Satan, and the villagers don't dare to question his authority. When he falls for a beautiful young woman, Jon is convinced witchcraft is at work, and his crusade leads to cruel executions of innocent people. The stronger his lust, the deeper his madness drives him in his religious fervor.
Director: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: November 26, 1999
Cast
- Hilmir Snær Guðnason - Reverend Jón Magnússon
- Hallgrímur Helgi Helgason - Magnús
- Stefan Jorgen - Pupil
- Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir - Þórkatla
- Alexandra Rapaport - Christina
- Jón Sigurbjörnsson - Páll Sr.
- Atli Rafn Sigurðsson - Þurhildur's brother
- Jón Tryggvason - Páll Jr.
- Benedikt Árnason
- Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir - Þurhildur
Screenplay
- Bo Jönsson (Screenplay)
- Jón Magnússon þumlungur (Screenplay)
Music: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Editing: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Production: Viking Film, SVT, Filmhuset, Peter Rommel Productions
Country: Germany, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
Keywords
iceland
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Witchcraft about?
- The young and fanatical Jon is appointed pastor to a remote church in 15th century Iceland. As is custom, he marries the widow of his predecessor, a woman much older than he is. He is ardent in his fight against Satan, and the villagers don't dare to question his authority. When he falls for a beautiful young woman, Jon is convinced witchcraft is at work, and his crusade leads to cruel executions of innocent people. The stronger his lust, the deeper his madness drives him in his religious fervor.
- Who directed Witchcraft?
- Witchcraft was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
- Who stars in Witchcraft?
- Witchcraft stars Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Hallgrímur Helgi Helgason, Stefan Jorgen, Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir, Alexandra Rapaport, Jón Sigurbjörnsson.
- How long is Witchcraft?
- Witchcraft has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Witchcraft?
- Witchcraft is a Drama film.
- Where was Witchcraft produced?
- Witchcraft was produced in Germany, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.