Leaves from Satan's Book

Leaves from Satan's Book

1920 · 157 min · DA · 6.3 (38 votes)
Dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer · Starring Helge Nissen, Halvard Hoff, Jacob Texiere, Hallander Helleman, Ebon Strandin, Johannes Meyer
DramaHistoryFantasy

The power of Satan is highlighted in four historical tales: the betrayal and subsequent arrest of Jesus, the Spanish Inquisition, the French Revolution and the execution of Marie Antoinette, and the Finnish War of Independence in 1918.

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A grand, somber journey through human history, exploring themes of faith and suffering. Its operatic scope and expressionist visuals create a powerful, dread-soaked experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

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