Tag: Middle Ages

[Fantastic Fest 2024] WITTE WIEVEN: The Power of the Feminine Against Patriarchy & Religion

On By C.H. NewellIn FilmLeave a comment

WITTE WIEVEN immerses the audience in medieval misogyny until legend and mythology rooted in the feminine provide a way out.

Repressed Rural Women and The Horrifying Effects of Medieval Misogyny in HAGAZUSSA

On By C.H. NewellIn 2019, Aleksandra Cwen, Film, Folk Horror, Folklore, Lukas Feigelfeld, Psychological horror, Witchcraft1 Comment

Lukas Feigelfeld's new folk horror film HAGAZUSSA explores one woman's struggle against paranoia, superstition, and religious repression in 15th-century rural Austria.

Mackenzie and Pine De-Mythologise Robert the Bruce in OUTLAW KING

On By C.H. NewellIn 2018, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Biography, Chris Pine, David Mackenzie, Film, History, Netflix, Stephen Dillane3 Comments

David Mackenzie's tale of Robert the Bruce avoids the myths, focusing on the fierce man of flesh and blood.