This 35mm presentation, part of the Silent Cinema strand, includes an introduction by BFI curator Bryony Dixon and live piano accompaniment by Stephen Horne.
BFI Southbank introduction:
A special treat for Halloween is Victor Sjöström’s little-known gem, which supplies sumptuous renaissance settings, martial hatred, creepy monks peddling poison and a great ‘burn the witch’ moment. The reputation of this ‘Catholic noir’ has been based on years of people repeating indifferent contemporary reviews rather than a re-evaluation with an audience – here is your chance to be part of its rehabilitation.
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