Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

2019

105 mins

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Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe
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The great William Friedkin (The French Connection, Sorcerer, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A., and er, The Exorcist) discusses... More

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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Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist | Ratings & Reviews

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"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

"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

"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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