Season of the Witch Timeline ( Real )

historical-pandemic
1347

Black Death Pandemic Begins

The Black Death, or Bubonic Plague, starts to spread across Europe, causing massive mortality and social upheaval.

film-production
April 27, 2010

Filming of 'Season of the Witch'

Principal photography for the movie 'Season of the Witch' begins, depicting medieval knights transporting a supposed witch during the Black Death era.

film-release
January 7, 2011

Release of 'Season of the Witch'

'Season of the Witch' is released in theaters worldwide, starring Nicolas Cage and depicting a fictional story set during the time of the Black Death.

Season of the Witch Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 1347, late autumn

Crusaders return from the Holy Land

Two knights, Behmen and Felson, return from the Crusades to their homeland, plagued by the Black Plague.

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1347, late autumn

Encounter with plague-ridden towns

The knights witness the devastation caused by the Black Plague as they travel through villages.

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1347, early winter

Accusation of witchcraft against a mysterious nun

A young woman, suspected of witchcraft and blamed for the plague, is captured by townspeople and church officials.

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1347, early winter

Knights assigned to escort the accused witch to a monastery

Behmen and Felson are ordered by the Church to escort the accused witch to a distant monastery, believed to hold the key to lifting the plague.

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1347, early winter

Journey begins through plague-ravaged lands

The two knights set off with the accused witch, encountering various supernatural and human threats along the way.

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1347, late winter

Encounters with brigands and supernatural creatures

During their journey, the group faces attacks from bandits and supernatural forces believed to be linked to the witch’s power.

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1347, late winter

Arrival at the ancient monastery

The party reaches the monastery, reputed to have the power to cleanse the witch's curse and end the plague.

ritual_event
1347, late winter

Ritual to exorcise the witch’s curse

Church officials perform a ritual to rid the accused witch of her supernatural powers and stop the spread of the plague.

revelation_event
1347, late winter

Witch’s powers are revealed and the true nature of the plague uncovered

It is revealed that the accused witch is both a victim and cause of the supernatural plague, challenging the knights' beliefs.