

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
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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- the exorcist
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United StatesUS
- PremiereSundance Film Festival30 Jan 2020
- Digital / OTTNR19 Nov 2020
United KingdomGB
- PremiereLondon Film Festival2 Oct 2019
DenmarkDK
- Digital / OTT155 Oct 2023
FranceFR
- TheatricalParis International Fantastic Film Festival12 Dec 2019
GermanyDE
- Theatrical5 Oct 2023
ItalyIT
- PremiereVenice International Film Festival4 Sept 2019
NorwayNO
- Digital / OTT155 Oct 2023
PortugalPT
- Theatrical (limited)M/145 Oct 2023
South KoreaKR
- PremiereBucheon International Fantastic Film Festival11 Jul 2020
SpainES
- TheatricalSitges Film Festival6 Oct 2019
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Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist was released on 6 October 2019.
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11/19/2020
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 mirrors insight, honest…
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