Geburt der Hexe

Overview

A young peasant wants to marry, but the despotic sovereign chooses the bride for one night on the basis of the "ius primae noctis" and declares her fair game. In despair, the young woman turns away from God and towards a Satanic cult. After returning from a campaign, the tyrant pursues her at the insistence of the fanatical village priest. She is confronted and murdered. This act shakes up the peasants; they rise up against the lords.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 15, 1980

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Germany

Production

ZDF,Schweizer Fernsehen für die deutsche und rätoromanische Schweiz (SF DRS),Jochen Richter Filmproduktion,Elektra Filmproduktion

Cast

Anja Silja,Gonzalo Abril,Pilar San Jesé Garcia,Friedrich Karl Praetorius,Ulla Berkévicz,Lia Pitsos,Edgar M. Böhlke

Director

Wilfried Minks

Writer

Wilfried Minks

Producer

Karl Heinz Mannchen,Jochen Richter

Cinematography

Jochen Richter

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0198510