Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria
Between the end of the Middle Ages and the late 18th century, over 50,000 Europeans were persecuted, tortured and executed on charges of witchcraft. The pogrom was triggered by the book 'Malleus Maleficarum', published in 1486. Its detailed instructions for persecuting and annihilating alleged witches triggered a mass hysteria.
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- Cast
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Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 2, 2018
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original Title
Hexenjagd - Die Hexenverfolgung im Südwesten
Production Companies
Lava Films
Director
Roland May
Description
Between the end of the Middle Ages and the late 18th century, over 50,000 Europeans were persecuted, tortured and executed on charges of witchcraft. The pogrom was triggered by the book 'Malleus Maleficarum', published in 1486. Its detailed instructions for persecuting and annihilating alleged witches triggered a mass hysteria.
