Haxan: The True Story of Witchcraft

Part historical re-enactment and part manufactured fiction, Häxan is a 1922 film from Danish auteur Benjamin Christensen that has amazed and bewildered audiences for over 100 years. In this video essay, I talk about the film's depiction of witchcraft, its technical marvels, and its legacy as a forward-thinking, progressive text on the historical oppression of women from the Middle Ages through contemporary times. --- This show is about the rebels, outsiders, and maverick filmmakers who go against the grain and against the establishment. It is a history of radical underground cinema. Punk Rock Picture Show is written, edited, and produced by Martyn Strange:    / @martynstrange   Original music by Anti-Spirit. This video is intended solely for educational purposes. I do no claim to own any copyrighted material present in this video. #outsiderart #videoessays #filmcommentary #cinemastudies #filmstudies