Leaves from Satan's Book
The power of Satan is highlighted in four historical tales: the betrayal and subsequent arrest of Jesus, the Spanish Inquisition, the French Revolution and the execution of Marie Antoinette, and the Finnish War of Independence in 1918.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Blade af Satans Bog |
| Year | 1920 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Genre | Drama, History, Fantasy, Horror |
| Director | Carl Theodor Dreyer |
| Runtime | 157 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (44 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.
Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.
For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.
Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.
🎭 Cast
Helge Nissen
Satan / The Grand Inquisitor / Erneste / Ivan
Halvard Hoff
Jesus (first sequence)
Jacob Texiere
Judas (first sequence) (as Jacob Texière)
Hallander Helleman
Don Gomez de Castro (second sequence)
Ebon Strandin
Isabel - Castro's Daughter (second sequence)
Johannes Meyer
Don Fernandez (second sequence)
Nalle Halden
The Majordomo (second sequence)
Tenna Kraft
Marie Antoinette (third sequence)
Viggo Wiehe
Count de Chambord (third sequence)
Emma Wiehe
The Countess of Chambord (third sequence)
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