A riveting and often disturbing dramatization of the deadly witch hunts thatplagued Czechoslovakia in the late 17th century from acclaimed director OtakarVavra. A ruthless inquisitor is called out of retirement by the church toinvestigate allegations of heresy. Driven by greed and bloodlust, he finds cause to accuse anyone he wishes of witchcraft, leading to the brutal torture and deaths of hundreds of people. In Czech with English subtitles. Otakar Vavra---Czechoslovakia---1969---103 mins.Directed by: Vavra, OtakarRunning time: 103Year: 1969Czech with English Subtitles
