# Leaves from Satan's Book (1920)

> A monumental Danish silent anthology follows Satan through four eras of religious betrayal, political oppression, revolution, and war.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21854

## Facts

- Runtime: 157 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Fantasy, Horror
- Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Cast: Helge Nissen, Halvard Hoff, Jacob Texiere, Hallander Helleman, Ebon Strandin, Johannes Meyer, Nalle Halden, Tenna Kraft
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0011000/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: austere, bleak, solemn, classic cinema study, arthouse viewing

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