Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

2019 105 min ★ 7.4 Documentary, Horror

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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Cast

William Friedkin

Self

Hikaru Baba

Extra: Kyoto, Japan

Yuka Niwa

Extra: Kyoto, Japan

Details

Director

Alexandre O. Philippe

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

Milkhaus, Screen Division, Exhibit A Pictures, Familystyle

Reviews

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SWITCH.

November 19, 2020

★ 10/10

For those with a love for 'The Exorcist', but haven't read up on much of the behind-the-scenes details, this documentary will provide great stories and fascinating moments from the man who put it all together. But 'Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist' isn't just an analysis of Friedkin's finest work, or an uncovering of his influences and processes. It's a fascinating, no smoke and mir...