Burning Souls (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2014, Burning Souls is a drama and history film directed by Urs Egger, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about of one of the darkest periods in German history, an era in which the belief in occult forces was widespread. In Bamberg, witch hunts were fostered by a greedy and delusional Bishop Prince and reached their peak around 1630. This Bamberg ruler used the witch trials to purge his political enemies and enrich himself with their goods. Almost 1000 innocent men, women and children became his victims. BURNING SOULS deals with the era seen through the eyes of Johanna Wolff, a pharmacist's daughter, and the young physician Cornelius Weinmann. To save the innocent, he and a few courageous men revolt against the Bishop Prince.
Who’s in it. Burning Souls stars Mark Waschke as Cornelius Weimann, Silke Bodenbender as Johanna, Paulus Manker as Fuchs von Dornheim and Alexander Held as Weihbischof Förner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Burning Souls has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Souls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Souls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Souls (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Souls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Souls worth watching?
- Burning Souls holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Burning Souls?
- Burning Souls stars Mark Waschke, Silke Bodenbender, Paulus Manker, Alexander Held and Maximilian von Pufendorf.