Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

2023•1h 45m•7.0/10

DocumentaryHorror

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7.0/10(4)

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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Production

Milkhaus, Screen Division, Exhibit A Pictures, Familystyle Film

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

William Friedkin

William Friedkin

Self

Hikaru Baba

Extra: Kyoto, Japan

Yuka Niwa

Extra: Kyoto, Japan

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