Lokis: A Manuscript of Professor Wittembach (1970)

Name: Lokis: A Manuscript of Professor Wittembach
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, History
Released: 1970
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Józef Duriasz, Edmund Fetting, Gustaw Lutkiewicz, Ma?gorzata Braunek, Zofia Mrozowska

1h 40m Poland

Fantasy Horror History

Plot

A 19th-century Lithuanian village becomes the backdrop for a pastor and ethnographer's exploration of enduring folk traditions tied to paganism. As they delve into the region's rich cultural tapestry, the duo uncovers the complexities of local beliefs and practices that have persisted despite the passage of time. Their journey reveals not just the customs but also the profound impact of these ancient traditions on the community, highlighting the tension between modernity and heritage in a world on the brink of change.

Cast

Józef Duriasz Edmund Fetting Gustaw Lutkiewicz Ma?gorzata Braunek Zofia Mrozowska Hanna Stankówna W?adys?aw Dewoyno Witold Holtz Irena Horecka Andrzej Hrydzewicz Anna Jaraczówna Andrzej Krasicki Jadwiga Kuryluk E. Ku?niar Wies?awa Kwa?niewska