The Witch Hunt
Forfølgelsen
Synopsis
The year is 1630. A young woman in Laupstad comes to a small mountain village. She witnesses a woman being hunted and captured.
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Lil Terselius
Eli Laupstad
Bjørn Skagestad
Aslak Gimra
Anita Björk
Ingeborg Eriksdotter Jaatun
Erik Mørk
Henrik Ravn
Ella Hval
Guri, la vieille femme
Jan Hårstad
Espen Skjønberg
Kristoffer Klomber
Lars Andreas Larssen
Glaser
Eilif Armand
Rasmus Knag, le prêtre
Jens Okking
Mona Jacobsen
Maren, la muette
Cay Kristiansen
Bolle, le valet
Jorunn Kjellsby
Petter Singsaas
Hæge Juve
Rolf Schei
Lothar Lindtner
Ivar Viken
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anja Breien
- Screenplay & Story
- Anja Breien
- Original Score
- Arne Nordheim
- Original Title
- Forfølgelsen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Norsk Film, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anja Breien
Anja Breien
Arne Nordheim
Erling Thurmann-Andersen
Lars Hagström
Gunnar Svensrud
Department Leadership Roster
Anja Breien
Director
Gunnar Svensrud
Producer
Anja Breien
Writer
Lars Hagström
Editor
Erling Thurmann-Andersen
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Witch Hunt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Witch Hunt about?
The year is 1630. A young woman in Laupstad comes to a small mountain village. She witnesses a woman being hunted and captured.
Who directed The Witch Hunt?
The Witch Hunt was directed by Anja Breien.
Who stars in The Witch Hunt?
The principal cast of The Witch Hunt includes Lil Terselius, Bjørn Skagestad, Anita Björk, Erik Mørk, Ella Hval.
When was The Witch Hunt released and how long is it?
The Witch Hunt was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Witch Hunt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Witch Hunt was composed by Arne Nordheim.