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Akelarre

6.1

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Original title

Akelarreaka

AKA

Coven
Coven of Sisters

Year

2020

Running time

90 min.

Country

Spain

Director

Pablo Agüero

Screenwriter

Pablo Agüero, Katell Guillou

Cast

Music

Maite Arroitajauregi, Aránzazu Calleja

Cinematography

Javier Agirre Erauso

Producer

Co-production Spain-Argentina-France;

Sorgin Films, Tita Productions, Kowalski Films, Lamia Producciones, La Fidèle Production

Genre

Drama | 17th Century. Witchcraft

Synopsis

Basque Country, 1609. When all the men have gone off to sea, Ana is involved with the other village girls in a party in the woods. But they’re apprehended by Judge Rostegli, who has been charged with purifying the area. Extreme measures are taken to secure confessions from the girls about the Akelarre, or Witches’ Sabbath, a ritual wherein the devil mates with his proteges to make them servants.

Awards: 2020: Goya Awards: Best Score, Costum Design, Make-up, Art Dir. & Visual Effects

2020: San Sebastian Film Festival: Official Selection

2020: Forqué Awards: Nominated for Best Film

2020: Feroz Awards: 6 nominations, including Best Film

2021: Platino Awards: Best Original Music

2021: Forqué Awards: nominated to Best Film (Live-Action or Animation).

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Critics' reviews

"Both in terms of the style, performances, and overall production quality, this movie is well worth your time (...) And then there’s the story itself, which makes it all work (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

Karina Adelgaard: Heaven of Horror

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Akelarre

2020

Pablo Agüero

6.1

(10,103)