In a dark and turbulent medieval era, a village is haunted by panic following a series of mysterious events that many attribute to witchcraft. The story follows a young woman named Margarete, who, after experiencing a series of disturbing visions and strange occurrences in the village, becomes the target of collective paranoia. As rumors of witchcraft spread, Margarete finds herself caught in a whirlwind of torture and persecution, driven by a group of fervent religious fanatics determined to eradicate evil at any cost.
The village leaders, blinded by faith and fear, set out to unearth dark secrets hidden in the hearts of their fellow citizens. Soon, Margarete is arrested and subjected to brutal interrogations, where her innocence becomes nothing more than an anecdote in a legal system that seeks to blame women at the slightest shadow of doubt. With torture and self-deception as her traveling companions, Margarete's agonizing struggle for survival transforms into a journey of feminist resistance and self-discovery.
As the flames of the pyre draw near, the narrative tackles excessive fear and collective madness, illustrating how power, misogyny, and religious fanaticism can shatter lives. A heartbreaking examination of humanity on the threshold of horror and despair. Amid the chaos, the question remains: who is truly the witch?