Sorcières : chronique d'un massacre

In 1609, Henry IV sent Inquisition judge Pierre de Lancre to the French Basque Country to investigate witchcraft. In the trials, 80 people were sentenced to death at the stake. Between the 15th and 17th centuries, a total of between 40,000 and 60,000 people fell victim to such waves of persecution in Europe. How can this phenomenon be explained?

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Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
88 mins
Status
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
88 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Oct 11, 2025
Season
2025
Average Score
85%
Mean Score
85%
Ratings
2
Popularity
2
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Bellota Films, Laima Producciones, ARTE, CNC, Creative Europe Media, PROCIREP, Angoa-Agicoa, La Région Île-de-France
Genres
Documentary, History, Drama, Crime
Country
FR

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In 1609, Henry IV sent Inquisition judge Pierre de Lancre to the French Basque Country to investigate witchcraft. In the trials, 80 people were sentenced to death at the stake. Between the 15th and 17th centuries, a total of between 40,000 and 60,000 people fell victim to such waves of persecution in Europe. How can this phenomenon be explained?

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