Overview

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.

Cast

Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Hallgrímur Helgi Helgason, Stefan Jorgen, Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir, Alexandra Rapaport, Jón Sigurbjörnsson, Atli Rafn Sigurðsson, Jón Tryggvason

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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.

When was "Witchcraft" released?

Witchcraft was released in 1999.

Who stars in "Witchcraft"?

The cast includes Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Hallgrímur Helgi Helgason, Stefan Jorgen, Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir.