The great William Friedkin (The French Connection, Sorcerer, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A., and er, The Exorcist) discusses...
The great William Friedkin (The French Connection, Sorcerer, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A., and er, The Exorcist) discusses his most popular film in a revealing one-on-one conversation shot over an epic six days of interview. The latest installment of cinematic documentary nerdery from Alexandre O. Philippe (Memory: The Origins of Alien, 78/52, Doc of the Dead).
"Philippe finds in Friedkin a philosophical Renaissance man compelled by the mysteries of fate and faith. Friedkin examines the swirl of creative decision making that defines film directing in a broader sense, and his ability to articulate that largely intuitive process is extraordinary. For his work to be illuminated by such a penetrating analysis is a gift to all cinephiles." (Sundance Film Festival).
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Where to watch Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
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91 %22 reviewsAudience score rating
"While slickly produced, Leap of Faith doesn't offer much that a fan of The Exorcist doesn't already know."
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Bloody Disgusting
Bloody Disgusting"hiefly examines — per its title — the film’s spiritual allusions and illusions, distinguishing it from just any old making-of doc."
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Variety
Variety"An easy, entertaining watch, but it feels like a smaller film than its two predecessors, chiefly because it features just a single long interview with Friedkin rather than a rich chorus of insider insights."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Engaging, fascinating, and entertaining."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"A poetic and lyrical film that’s as entertaining as its subject is eloquent"
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Slash Film
Slash Film"A master class on the creative process of film..."
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Film Threat
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