Hexen (1954)
Germany in 1949: The residents of the Thuringian village Hunsdorf are still heavily influenced by archaic superstition and explain unusual events with preternatural powers. The same happens when pigs again and again disappear from different farmyards. The village residents firmly believe that witches are the reason for this mystery. Not even police detective Kühlemann who is sent to Hunsdorf is able to dissuade them from their superstition. Thus, the farmers think his investigation is aimless and they do not support him at all. With a lot of patience and well-made arguments he finally convinces little Peter that there are no witches. Next, Peter’s grandfather and teacher Marianne take Kühlemann’s side. With their support, the police detective eventually finds out the truth and is able to put a stop to the gang of crooks that had been stealing the pigs.
Cast
- Lothar Blumhagen - Werner Kühlemann
- Alfred Maack - August Bast
- Helene Riechers - Milda Bast
- Albert Garbe - Bürgermeister Seidel-Großkopf
- Heinz Triebel - Peter Bast
- Edith Volkmann - Frau des Pfundstüten-Enderlein
- Aribert Grimmer
- Hans Klering
- Rudi Schiemann
- Lisa Wehn
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hexen about?
- Germany in 1949: The residents of the Thuringian village Hunsdorf are still heavily influenced by archaic superstition and explain unusual events with preternatural powers. The same happens when pigs again and again disappear from different farmyards. The village residents firmly believe that witches are the reason for this mystery. Not even police detective Kühlemann who is sent to Hunsdorf is able to dissuade them from their superstition. Thus, the farmers think his investigation is aimless and they do not support him at all. With a lot of patience and well-made arguments he finally convinces little Peter that there are no witches. Next, Peter’s grandfather and teacher Marianne take Kühlemann’s side. With their support, the police detective eventually finds out the truth and is able to put a stop to the gang of crooks that had been stealing the pigs.
- Who directed Hexen?
- Hexen was directed by Helmut Spieß.
- Who stars in Hexen?
- Hexen stars Lothar Blumhagen, Alfred Maack, Helene Riechers, Albert Garbe, Heinz Triebel, Edith Volkmann.
- How long is Hexen?
- Hexen has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Hexen?
- Hexen is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Hexen produced?
- Hexen was produced in East Germany, Germany.