Leaves from Satan's Book (1919)
- Director(s):
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
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The Danish Leaves From Satan's Book (Blad af Satans Bog) was the "breakthrough" picture for filmmaker Carl Thedor Dreyer, who was elevated from a local talent to a director of international renown. The content of the film is implicit in the title: we are witness to the power of Evil through the ages, linked together by images of turning pages. In its multi-storied construction, the film is obviously beholden to D.W. Griffith's Intolerance (1916). Some of the vignettes, especially the Spanish Inquisition scenes, are both beautiful and repulsive; we marvel at Dreyer's brilliant visual sense, even as we have the impulse to avert our eyes. Though a worldwide success, Leaves From Satan's Book cost too much to suit the tastes of the parsimonious Danish film industry, compelling Dreyer to work in other countries throughout most of the silent era. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 121 mins
Complete Cast of Leaves from Satan's Book
- Hugo Bruun - Count Manuel
- Erling Hansson - John
- Hermansen - Ailist
- Tenna Kraft - Marie Antoinette
- Elith Pio - Joseph
- Ebon Strandin - Isabella
- Jeanne Tramcourt - Genevieve
- Viggo Wiehe - Count de Chambord
- Nalle Halden - The Majordomo
- Hallander Hellemann - Don Gomez
- Halvard Hoff - Jesus Christ
- Helge Nissen - Satan
- Clara Pontoppidan - Siri
- Jacob Texiere - Judas
- Emma Wiehe - Countess of Chambord
- Johannes Meyer - Don Fernanaez
- Director(s):
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Writer(s):
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
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