
The movie recalls children who suffered mental and physical harm both during the last century, particularly in religious orphanages, and during the time of early modernperiod witch-hunts. It shows that the mindsets and behavioural patterns of both time periods are more alike than one might think.
Directed by Edwin Beeler, Hexenkinder leans on a strong ensemble — Hanspeter Müller, MarieLies Birchler, Annemarie Iten-Kälin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2020.
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