Hexenkinder (2020)
The movie recalls children who suffered mental and physical harm both during the last century, particularly in religious orphanages, and during the time of early modernperiod witch-hunts. It shows that the mindsets and behavioural patterns of both time periods are more alike than one might think.
Director: Edwin Beeler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: September 17, 2020
Cast
- Hanspeter Müller - Narrator (voice)
- MarieLies Birchler - Self
- Annemarie Iten-Kälin - Self
- Sergio Devecchi - Self
- Willy Mischler - Self
- Michel Mischler - Self
- Pedro Raas - Self
- Yvonne Pfäffli - Self
- Verena Rothenbühler - Self
- Hansjakob Achermann - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Edwin Beeler, Mirjam Krakenberger
Production: Calypso Film AG, SRF
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
witch, child abuse, nun, orphanage, switzerland, beating, religion, torture, orphan, catholic, evil nun, roman catholic church, demonic possession, institutionalization, witch hunt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hexenkinder about?
- The movie recalls children who suffered mental and physical harm both during the last century, particularly in religious orphanages, and during the time of early modernperiod witch-hunts. It shows that the mindsets and behavioural patterns of both time periods are more alike than one might think.
- Who directed Hexenkinder?
- Hexenkinder was directed by Edwin Beeler.
- Who stars in Hexenkinder?
- Hexenkinder stars Hanspeter Müller, MarieLies Birchler, Annemarie Iten-Kälin, Sergio Devecchi, Willy Mischler, Michel Mischler.
- How long is Hexenkinder?
- Hexenkinder has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Hexenkinder?
- Hexenkinder is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hexenkinder produced?
- Hexenkinder was produced in Switzerland.