A hybrid of documentary and fiction, this silent film explores the history of witchcraft, demonology and satanism. It shows representations of evil in a variety of ancient and medieval artworks, offers vignettes illustrating a number of superstitious practices and presents a narrative about the persecution of a woman accused of witchcraft. The film ends by suggesting that the modern science of psychology offers important insight into the beliefs and practices of the past.
Hosted by YiFeng, Lily & Bob
Referenced in this podcast:
F for Fake (1975) https://www.criterion.com/films/908-f-for-fake
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hieronymus_Bosch
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malleus_Maleficarum
The Parade's Gone By (Kevin Brownlow): https://amzn.to/3cYloQ6
Recorded October 23rd, 2019
