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The Inquisition

2026 · 1 season

A grave, scholarly descent into centuries of institutional cruelty, told with sober authority and a chill that lingers long after.

Created by
Stan Neumann
Genres
Documentary, War & politics
Starring
Denis Lavant
Overview
With six centuries of history behind it, the Inquisition stands out as the most formidable system of repression in European history. Documentary-maker Stan Neumann tells the story of the origins and evolution of this ‘police of souls’ – at once secret and spectacular – whose influence is still felt in today’s world.
How it feels
Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and demanding.
About
Power, faith, corruption, survival
Content
Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Created by
Stan Neumann
Genres
Documentary, War & politics
Starring
Denis Lavant
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How it feels

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
None
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror4
Humour1
Realism9
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness8
Complexity7
Emotional weight7

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Genres
documentary, war & politics
Created by
Stan Neumann
Written by
Stan Neumann
Starring
Denis Lavant
Music
Philippe Miller
Cinematography
Katell Djian
Length
1 seasons, 2 episodes, 55 min each
Network
ARTE
Country
France
Languages
French

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