Leaves from Satan's Book (1920)
The power of Satan is highlighted in four historical tales: the betrayal and subsequent arrest of Jesus, the Spanish Inquisition, the French Revolution and the execution of Marie Antoinette, and the Finnish War of Independence in 1918.
Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Genre: Drama, History, Fantasy, Horror
Runtime: 157 min
Release Date: November 15, 1920
Cast
- Helge Nissen - Satan / The Grand Inquisitor / Erneste / Ivan
- Halvard Hoff - Jesus (first sequence)
- Jacob Texiere - Judas (first sequence) (as Jacob Texière)
- Hallander Helleman - Don Gomez de Castro (second sequence)
- Ebon Strandin - Isabel - Castro's Daughter (second sequence)
- Johannes Meyer - Don Fernandez (second sequence)
- Nalle Halden - The Majordomo (second sequence)
- Tenna Kraft - Marie Antoinette (third sequence)
- Viggo Wiehe - Count de Chambord (third sequence)
- Emma Wiehe - The Countess of Chambord (third sequence)
Screenplay
Cinematography: George Schnéevoigt
Country: Denmark
Language: No Language
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Leaves from Satan's Book about?
- The power of Satan is highlighted in four historical tales: the betrayal and subsequent arrest of Jesus, the Spanish Inquisition, the French Revolution and the execution of Marie Antoinette, and the Finnish War of Independence in 1918.
- Who directed Leaves from Satan's Book?
- Leaves from Satan's Book was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
- Who stars in Leaves from Satan's Book?
- Leaves from Satan's Book stars Helge Nissen, Halvard Hoff, Jacob Texiere, Hallander Helleman, Ebon Strandin, Johannes Meyer.
- How long is Leaves from Satan's Book?
- Leaves from Satan's Book has a runtime of 2h 37m (157 minutes).
- What genre is Leaves from Satan's Book?
- Leaves from Satan's Book is a Drama, History, Fantasy, Horror film.
- Where was Leaves from Satan's Book produced?
- Leaves from Satan's Book was produced in Denmark.