Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria
Director: Roland May
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.
Cast
Sascha Tschorn
Heinrich Kramer
Laura Pletzer
Agnes Bader
Andreas Schmauder
Himself/Historian
Johannes Dillinger
Himself/Historian
Alisa Ax
Witch
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Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria (2018) is a documentary, drama film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 52min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria was released in 2018.
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