Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

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

October 5th, 20231h 45min

Documentary, Horror
73%

Overview

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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