Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria

Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria

Hexenjagd - Die Hexenverfolgung im Südwesten

September 2, 2018 52m Released

Storyline

Between the end of the Middle Ages and the late 18th century, over 50,000 Europeans were persecuted, tortured and executed on charges of witchcraft. The pogrom was triggered by the book 'Malleus Maleficarum', published in 1486. Its detailed instructions for persecuting and annihilating alleged witches triggered a mass hysteria.

Key Information

Director Roland May
Writers Roland May, John Dunton-Downer
Studio Lava Films
Language DE

Cast & Crew

Sascha Tschorn

Heinrich Kramer

Laura Pletzer

Laura Pletzer

Agnes Bader

Andreas Schmauder

Himself/Historian

Johannes Dillinger

Himself/Historian

Alisa Ax

Witch

Frequently Asked Questions

Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria was released on September 2, 2018.

The runtime of Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria is 52m.

Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria is a Documentary, Drama movie.

Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria was directed by Roland May.

The main cast of Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria includes Sascha Tschorn, Laura Pletzer, Andreas Schmauder.

Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria is originally in German.