Burning Souls
Die Seelen im Feuer
Synopsis
A story about of one of the darkest periods in German history, an era in which the belief in occult forces was widespread. In Bamberg, witch hunts were fostered by a greedy and delusional Bishop Prince and reached their peak around 1630. This Bamberg ruler used the witch trials to purge his political enemies and enrich himself with their goods. Almost 1000 innocent men, women and children became his victims. BURNING SOULS deals with the era seen through the eyes of Johanna Wolff, a pharmacist's daughter, and the young physician Cornelius Weinmann. To save the innocent, he and a few courageous men revolt against the Bishop Prince.
Top Cast
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Mark Waschke
Cornelius Weimann
Silke Bodenbender
Johanna
Paulus Manker
Fuchs von Dornheim
Alexander Held
Weihbischof Förner
Maximilian von Pufendorf
Hans Schramm
Axel Milberg
Herrenberger
Rainer Bock
Abdias
Richy Müller
Johannes Junius
Michael Grimm
Kircher
Max Tidof
Emperor
Nino Böhlau
Hansi Moorhaupt
Philipp Franck
Antoni
Markus Schleinzer
Schwartconz
David Wurawa
Casper
Andreas Patton
Jacob Dietmayr
Gerhard Liebmann
Heinrich Moorhaupt
Monica Anna Cammerlander
Mutter Moorhaupt
Mischa Domov
Ebmeyer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Urs Egger
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Kolditz, Annette Hess, Sabine Weigand
- Original Score
- Marius Ruhland
- Original Title
- Die Seelen im Feuer
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- ORF, ZDF, Eclypse Filmpartner, Film-Line Productions GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Urs Egger
Stefan Kolditz, Annette Hess, Sabine Weigand
Marius Ruhland
Holly Fink
Britta Nahler
Arno Ortmair, Monika Raebel
Department Leadership Roster
Urs Egger
Director
Stefan Kolditz
Writer
Annette Hess
Writer
Arno Ortmair
Producer
Monika Raebel
Producer
Holly Fink
Director of Photography
Britta Nahler
Editor
Marius Ruhland
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burning Souls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Burning Souls about?
A story about of one of the darkest periods in German history, an era in which the belief in occult forces was widespread. In Bamberg, witch hunts were fostered by a greedy and delusional Bishop Prince and reached their peak around 1630. This Bamberg ruler used the witch trials to purge his political enemies and enrich himself with their goods. Almost 1000 innocent men, women and children became his victims. BURNING SOULS deals with the era seen through the eyes of Johanna Wolff, a pharmacist's daughter, and the young physician Cornelius Weinmann. To save the innocent, he and a few courageous men revolt against the Bishop Prince.
Who directed Burning Souls?
Burning Souls was directed by Urs Egger.
Who stars in Burning Souls?
The principal cast of Burning Souls includes Mark Waschke, Silke Bodenbender, Paulus Manker, Alexander Held, Maximilian von Pufendorf.
When was Burning Souls released and how long is it?
Burning Souls was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Burning Souls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Burning Souls was composed by Marius Ruhland.
Is Burning Souls based on a book or true story?
Burning Souls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sabine Weigand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Burning Souls?
Burning Souls holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).