Strasbourg 1518

A dark comedy that imagines the bizarre historical event of the Strasbourg Dancing Plague of 1518. When Frau Troffea begins to dance uncontrollably in the streets, others soon join her in a terrifying and inexplicable epidemic that grips the city. The film explores the social and psychological factors that may have contributed to this strange historical phenomenon.

Strasbourg 1518 was met with generally positive reviews, particularly for its unique premise, dark humor, and strong comedic performances. Critics appreciated its inventive take on a bizarre historical event, though some found the pacing uneven.

• Praised for its inventive and dark comedic take on a peculiar historical event.

• Lauded for its strong ensemble cast and their comedic timing.

• Noted for its unsettling portrayal of mass hysteria and social breakdown.

Google audience: Audience reception data for Strasbourg 1518 on Google is not widely available. Those reviews that are present tend to highlight the film's unique and darkly humorous approach to historical subject matter, and the performances of its well-known cast.

The 1518 Strasbourg dancing plague is a real historical event that remains largely unexplained, with theories ranging from ergot poisoning to mass psychogenic illness.