Myrkrahöfðinginn 1999

Synopsis:

The young and fanatical Jon is appointed pastor to a remote church in 15th century Iceland. As is custom, he marries the widow of his predecessor, a woman much older than he is. He is ardent in his fight against Satan, and the villagers don't dare to question his authority. When he falls for a beautiful young woman, Jon is convinced witchcraft is at work, and his crusade leads to cruel executions of innocent people. The stronger his lust, the deeper his madness drives him in his religious fervor.

Directed by: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Written by: Bo Jönsson & Jón Magnússon þumlungur
Release date: 1999-11-26
Runtime: 113 minutes
Cast:
Hilmir Snær Guðnason
Hilmir Snær Guðnason
Reverend Jón Magnússon 
Hallgrímur H. Helgason
Hallgrímur H. Helgason
Magnús 
Stefan Jorgen
Stefan Jorgen
Pupil 
Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir
Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir
Þórkatla 
Alexandra Rapaport
Alexandra Rapaport
Christina 
Jón Sigurbjörnsson
Jón Sigurbjörnsson
Páll Sr. 
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Also known as:
  • Mörkrets Furste
  • Witchcraft