Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist (2019)
Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe
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Synopsis by Augustine Chay
Writer-director Alexandre O. Philippe’s cinematic documentary explores the inspiration and filmmaking innovations that led to American film director William Friedkin’s magnum opus: the 1973 blockbuster horror film called “The Exorcist” starring a young Linda Blair. Through numerous behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the director, the story sheds light on how formative life experiences influenced his filmography.
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cinema, film-director, filmmaker, filmmaking, interview
