Witchcraft
Myrkrahöfðinginn
Synopsis
The young and fanatical Jon is appointed pastor to a remote church in 15th century Iceland. As is custom, he marries the widow of his predecessor, a woman much older than he is. He is ardent in his fight against Satan, and the villagers don't dare to question his authority. When he falls for a beautiful young woman, Jon is convinced witchcraft is at work, and his crusade leads to cruel executions of innocent people. The stronger his lust, the deeper his madness drives him in his religious fervor.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bo Jönsson, Jón Magnússon þumlungur
- Original Score
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Original Title
- Myrkrahöfðinginn
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Viking Film, SVT, Filmhuset, Peter Rommel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Bo Jönsson, Jón Magnússon þumlungur
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Department Leadership Roster
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Producer
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Director
Bo Jönsson
Screenplay
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Original Music Composer
Ólafur Egill Egilsson
Costume Design
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Editor
Jón Magnússon þumlungur
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Witchcraft
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What is Witchcraft about?
The young and fanatical Jon is appointed pastor to a remote church in 15th century Iceland. As is custom, he marries the widow of his predecessor, a woman much older than he is. He is ardent in his fight against Satan, and the villagers don't dare to question his authority. When he falls for a beautiful young woman, Jon is convinced witchcraft is at work, and his crusade leads to cruel executions of innocent people. The stronger his lust, the deeper his madness drives him in his religious fervor.
Who directed Witchcraft?
Witchcraft was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
Who stars in Witchcraft?
The principal cast of Witchcraft includes Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Hallgrímur Helgi Helgason, Stefan Jorgen, Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir, Alexandra Rapaport.
When was Witchcraft released and how long is it?
Witchcraft was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Witchcraft?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Witchcraft was composed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.