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Akelarre (2020)
Release Year: 2020
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Alternative Title: Silenciadas, Les sorcières d'Akelarre, Coven, Tanz der Unschuldigen, Boszorkánygyülekezet, Il sabba, Heksesirkelen, Sabat sióstr, Akelarre: O Ritual da Irmandade, Акеларре, Kurtuluş Ayini, Coven of Sisters
Director: Pablo Agüero
Writer: Katell Guillou, Pablo Agüero
Production & Genre
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Companies: N/A
Genre: Drama, Historical Film, History
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Story
In the Basque Country of Spain, in 1609, Judge Rostegui arrives with his entourage to purify a coastal village full of women after the men have gone off to sea. Five young girls—Ana, Olaia, María, Maider, and Katalin—are arrested without cause. Under interrogation and torture, they are accused of witchcraft. Ana convinces the others to fabricate a story about their participation in a Sabbat ritual to convince Rostegui that they are indeed witches, hoping that their fathers will return during the full moon tide to save them. Meanwhile, Rostegui becomes suspicious of their true nature and intentions.
Summary
Directed by Pablo Agüero, 'Akelarre' (2020) is a historical drama set in 17th-century Basque Country during the Spanish Inquisition's witch trials. The film follows five young women accused of witchcraft due to ancient pagan traditions and superstitions. The story explores themes of innocence, persecution, and resilience in the face of injustice.
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