Join us as we explore the ever-evolving portrayal of witches and witchcraft in cinema. We’ll examine themes of power, persecution, and female autonomy through a diverse range of films.
In each class, we’ll analyze historical and cultural contexts, visual storytelling, and the role of magic in shaping narratives of fear, freedom, and folklore.
Films:
3/4: HAXAN (1922, 77 min)
3/11: PRACTICAL MAGIC (1998, 104 min)
3/18: HELLBENDER (2021, 86 min)
3/25: I AM NOT A WITCH (2017, 93 min)
This class will be taught by MMU Instructor Kia Anne Geraths, a filmmaker and educator. Her previous classes include the Cult Horror series, Intro to Varda, and John Sayles Retrospective.
Each class will begin with a short lecture, followed by a screening of the film, after which an instructor-led discussion will take place.
Class size will be limited to 18.
Email us at education@moviemadness.org if you have any questions.
In general, the Hollywood Theatre does not provide content advisories about the subject matter shown in our theatre. Films exhibited don’t necessarily reflect the views of the Hollywood Theatre. Information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense Media and DoesTheDogDie.com.