About this movie
In 1609, Henry IV sent Inquisition judge Pierre de Lancre to the French Basque Country to investigate witchcraft. In the trials, 80 people were sentenced to death at the stake. Between the 15th and 17th centuries, a total of between 40,000 and 60,000 people fell victim to such waves of persecution in Europe. How can this phenomenon be explained?
Quick facts
Year
2025
Runtime
1h 28m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 10.0/10
Votes
2
Genre
Documentary, History, Drama, Crime
Director
Language
FR
Cast
🎭 Documentary
🎭 History
🎭 Drama
🎭 Crime
🎬 Marie Thiry
👤 Anna Flori-Lamour
👤 Cédric Zimmerlin
👤 Nicole Jacques-Lefèvre
christianity
witch burning
death
witch hunt
historical drama
government witch hunt
social & cultural documentary
history
crime documentary
violence
historical documentary
witches
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Questions about Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre
How long is Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre?
Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre has a runtime of 1h 28m (1 hour and 28 minutes).
Who directed Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre?
Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre was directed by Marie Thiry and released in 2025.
What genre is Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre?
Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre is a Documentary, History, Drama, Crime film (2025).
Who stars in Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre?
The cast of Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre includes Anna Flori-Lamour, Cédric Zimmerlin, Nicole Jacques-Lefèvre, Jan Machielsen, Mona Chollet.
What is the TMDB rating for Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre?
Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 2 votes.
