What is Witchhammer?
Witchhammer is a 1970 Czechoslovak drama film directed by Otakar Vávra and starring Elo Romančík. The film falls under the drama and thriller genres.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Release date
- Jan 23, 1970
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
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Witchhammer is a 1970 Czechoslovak drama film directed by Otakar Vávra and starring Elo Romančík. The film falls under the drama and thriller genres.
Set in the 1600s, the story follows an overzealous clergy hauling innocent women in front of tribunals to force confessions to imaginary witchery while engaging in brutal torture and persecution of their subjects.
Should you watch it?
“An overzealous clergy brutally persecutes innocent women during the 1600s.”
- Directed by Otakar Vávra.
- Stars Elo Romančík.
- Features a 1 hour and 47 minute runtime.
- It features brutal torture and persecution which may not suit all viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in a 1970 Czechoslovak drama film directed by Otakar Vávra.
The film carries a dramatic and thrilling tone exploring historical persecution.
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It is a 1970 Czechoslovak drama and thriller directed by Otakar Vávra and starring Elo Romančík.
What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
Who directed the film?
Witchhammer was directed by Otakar Vávra.