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Burning Souls (2014)

Movie ★ 6.5 110 min

A story about of one of the darkest periods in German history, an era in which the belief in occult forces was widespread. In Bamberg, witch hunts were fostered by a greedy and delusional Bishop Prince and reached their peak around 1630. This Bamberg ruler used the witch trials to purge his political enemies and enrich himself with their goods. Almost 1000 innocent men, women and children became his victims. BURNING SOULS deals with the era seen through the eyes of Johanna Wolff, a pharmacist's daughter, and the young physician Cornelius Weinmann. To save the innocent, he and a few courageous men revolt against the Bishop Prince.

Urs Egger Director Stefan Kolditz Writer Annette Hess Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 3, 2014
Runtime
110 min
IMDb
tt3176298
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Studio
, , Eclypse Filmpartner, Film-Line Productions GmbH

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Frequently asked questions

What is Burning Souls about?
A story about of one of the darkest periods in German history, an era in which the belief in occult forces was widespread. In Bamberg, witch hunts were fostered by a greedy and delusional Bishop Prince and reached their peak around 1630. This Bamberg ruler used the witch trials to purge his political enemies and enrich himself with their goods. Almost 1000 innocent men, women and children became his victims. BURNING SOULS deals with the era seen through the eyes of Johanna Wolff, a pharmacist's daughter, and the young physician Cornelius Weinmann. To save the innocent, he and a few courageous men revolt against the Bishop Prince.
Who directed Burning Souls?
Burning Souls was directed by Urs Egger.
Who stars in Burning Souls?
Burning Souls stars Mark Waschke, Silke Bodenbender, Paulus Manker, Alexander Held.
When was Burning Souls released?
Burning Souls is a 2014 history, drama film.
Where can I watch Burning Souls?
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