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The Devils

Ken Russell’s bold account of religious hysteria, political persecution and the corrupt marriage of church and state.

Drama 1972 107 mins

Director: Ken Russell

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Overview

In seventeenth century France, Father Urbain Grandier (Oliver Reed), uses his powers to protect the city of Loudun from destruction at the hands of the establishment. Soon, he stands accused of the demonic possession of Sister Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave), whose erotic obsession with him fuels the hysterical fervour that sweeps through the convent.

With its bold and brilliant direction, magnificent performances, exquisite Derek Jarman sets and sublimely dissonant score by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, The Devils stands as a profound and sincere commentary on religious hysteria, political persecution and the corrupt marriage of church and state.

Director

Ken Russell

Featuring

Vanessa Redgrave , Oliver Reed , Dudley Sutton , Max Adrian and Gemma Jones

Genres

Drama

Certificate

Contains strong violence and sexualised nudity.

Country

USA

Language

English

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