Burning Souls
Originally released in 2014. Burning Souls is a history/drama film. directed by Urs Egger.
Starring Mark Waschke, Silke Bodenbender, and Paulus Manker
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Top Cast
Mark Waschke
as Cornelius Weimann
Silke Bodenbender
as Johanna
Paulus Manker
as Fuchs von Dornheim
Alexander Held
as Weihbischof Förner
Maximilian von Pufendorf
as Hans Schramm
Axel Milberg
as Herrenberger
Rainer Bock
as Abdias
Richy Müller
as Johannes Junius
Michael Grimm
as Kircher
Max Tidof
as Emperor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ORF
- ZDF
- Eclypse Filmpartner
- Film-Line Productions GmbH
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 Pr...
Who directed Burning Souls?
Burning Souls was directed by Urs Egger.
How long is Burning Souls?
Burning Souls has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Burning Souls released?
Burning Souls was released on July 3, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Burning Souls?
The main cast of Burning Souls includes Mark Waschke, Silke Bodenbender, Paulus Manker, Alexander Held, Maximilian von Pufendorf.