Three films complete the cycle that recovers the legacy of Norwegian filmmaker Anja Breien, one of the most prominent directors in Scandinavia, often compared to Chantal Akerman. The inheritance (1979) i witch hunt (1981) they are the two titles that most contributed to his international reputation, both for the attention they received at festivals and for their wide distribution. The first was selected in the official competition of the Festival de Cannes and witch hunt it received an honorable mention at the Venice Film Festival for its historical reconstruction, in addition to the Pasinetti award for best actress for her leading role. The fruitful first stage of Breien's filmography that includes this cycle concludes with The paper bird (1984), an elegant thriller that won the jury prize at the Chicago Festival.
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witch hunt
Persecutions
ANJA KNITTING. Norway, sweden. 1981. VOS SPANISH. Color. 89′. DCP.
Int. Lil Terselius, Bjorn Skagestad, Anita Björk, Erik Mork, Ella Whale.
17th century in a village in the mountains of Norway. A young woman moves to the old family farm and starts working. She turns out to be a strong and enterprising woman, which causes rumors to circulate. The people turn against him, by attributing supernatural abilities to him. With the approval and help of the authorities, they end up accusing her of being in league with the devil.
