Benjamin Christensen (1879-1959) was a Danish director, screenwriter, and actor, a pioneering figure in silent cinema. His career was launched with works such as the spy thriller *Det hemmelighedsfulde X* (1914) and *Hævnens nat* (1916), praised for their innovative use of lighting and editing. His undisputed masterpiece is *Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages* (1922), a unique cinematic essay that blends documentary and fiction to explore the history of witchcraft. The film, bold and visually revolutionary, is considered a milestone in horror and avant-garde cinema. He later worked in Hollywood, directing films for MGM and First National, and also distinguished himself as an actor, most notably in the lead role in Carl Theodor Dreyer's *Mikaël* (1924). Although he did not receive major formal awards during his lifetime, his contribution is now universally recognized, and *Häxan* remains his most enduring legacy, celebrated for its artistic originality and its influence on the genre.