CinemaOSMovie · 2019 · 1h 45m · NR

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

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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.

Directed byAlexandre O. Philippe

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
EN
Released
October 6, 2019
Studios
Screen DivisionExhibit A PicturesMilkhaus

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3 credited
Starring
William Friedkin

William Friedkin

Self

Hikaru Baba

Extra: Kyoto, Japan

Yuka Niwa

Extra: Kyoto, Japan

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Directed by
Alexandre O. Philippe
Alexandre O. Philippe
Written by
Alexandre O. Philippe
Alexandre O. Philippe
Produced by
Kerry Deignan Roy

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