It is a historical film set in 1882 and tells the story of the last trial in Hungary of a Jew for ritual murder.
[1] In the 19th century Austro-Hungarian Empire David Hersko, a Jewish shepherd, witnesses the attack of a young girl.
[2] For the purposes of the film 14 sheep were spread with flammable substance, and then to the order by Judit Elek were burned alive.
[3] 69 scientists from the Jagiellonian University demanded from authorities of forbidding Judit Elek entry to Poland.
Scientists wrote among others: "No director knowing her own worth would debase herself for using so primitive and cruel methods".