Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
2019 · 1h 45m · Not Rated
Documentary, Horror
Directed by
Alexandre O. Philippe
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Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Overview
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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