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Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2023)

05/10/2023 (US)Documentary, Horror1h 45m
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A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.

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    1. William Friedkin

      William Friedkin

      Self

    2. Ellen Burstyn

      Ellen Burstyn

      Self (archive footage)

    3. Linda Blair

      Linda Blair

      Self (archive footage)

    4. Jason Miller

      Jason Miller

      Self (archive footage)

    5. Max von Sydow

      Max von Sydow

      Self (archive footage)

    6. Lee J. Cobb

      Lee J. Cobb

      Self (archive footage)

    7. Jack MacGowran

      Jack MacGowran

      Self (archive footage)

    8. William O'Malley

      William O'Malley

      Self (archive footage)

    9. William Peter Blatty

      William Peter Blatty

      Self (archive footage)

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    A review by SWITCH.

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    Written by SWITCH. on Nov 19, 2020

    For those with a love for 'The Exorcist', but haven't read up on much of the behind-the-scenes details, this documentary will provide great stories and fascinating moments from the man who put it all together. But 'Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist' isn't just an analysis of Friedkin's finest work, or an uncovering of his influences and processes. It's a fascinating, no smoke and mirrors insight, honest portrait that allows a legendary director to not only explain his magnum opus, but who he is as an artist and as a man. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.ma...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

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    Keywords

    • the exorcist