Witchcraft Through the Ages

film by Christensen [1922]

Also known as: “Häxan”

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Benjamin Christensen's 1922 film, Häxan (Witchcraft Through the Ages), is a silent film that explores the history of witchcraft and Satanic practices from medieval times to the modern era. Christensen himself portrayed Satan in the film.1

The film was noted for its craftsmanship but was banned in many countries due to its graphic depictions of cruelty and sadism. It is considered a significant work for its exploration of the macabre and its historical perspective on witchcraft beliefs.1

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Benjamin Christensen
…directed the film Häxan (Witchcraft Through the Ages), for which he became famous. In the film he portrayed Satan, the central character in a screenplay that gave a graphic description of the continuum of satanic practices from medieval to modern times. The film, although widely acknowledged for its craftsmanship…
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…directed the film Häxan (Witchcraft Through the Ages), for which he became famous. In the film he portrayed Satan, the central character in a screenplay that gave a graphic description of the continuum of satanic practices from medieval to modern times. The film, although widely acknowledged for its craftsmanship…
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