Storyline

In a Danish village in the early 1600s, a young woman named Anne (Lisbeth Movin), whose mother was thought to be a witch, develops sympathy toward an old woman, Marte, who is accused of witchcraft. The intervention of Anne's older but kindly husband, Pastor Absalon (Thorkild Roose) saved her mother -- but now, urged on by his overbearing mother, he refuses to help Marte. When Absalon's son returns home and is attracted to Anne, it's a matter of time before her family destiny catches up with her.

Plot Keywords

old woman, young woman, pastor, mother-in-law, son, engaging, intricate, uneasy, denmark, village, cottage, false accusations, witchcraft, superstition, religion, father/son relationship, adultery, quest, sacrifice, temptation, 17th century

Short Review

Depressing though the theme of the film is. it has a weird fascination all its own.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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