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Today, one film of his above all others is still considered controversial: 1971's The Devils. Based on real events that occurred in a 17th-Century French town, it caused more than a few sleepless ...
3 de may. de 2013 · In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs with...
Synopsis. In 17th Century France, Cardinal Richelieu (Christopher Logue) is influencing King Louis XIII (Graham Armitage) in an attempt to gain further power. He convinces Louis that the fortifications of cities throughout France should be demolished to prevent Protestants from uprising. Louis agrees, but forbids Richelieu from carrying out ...
31 de dic. de 2014 · BFI DVD9 (AI upscaled) The Devils was the Ken Russell film version of the controversial play by John Whiting. The story, based on Aldous Huxley's The Devils of Loudun, concerns controversial 17th century French priest Urbain Grandier, whose radical political and religious notions and profligate sex life earn him many enemies.
6 de oct. de 2022 · Ken Russel's THE DEVILS is universally acknowledged by film scholars and critics as a brilliant cinematic masterpiece. The fact that Warner Bros. has prevented the public from seeing this film for over 50 years (other than allowing a UK DVD release of the cut theatrical version a few years ago) is nothing short of reprehensible.
Overview. In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by the sexually repressed Sister Jeanne. Ken Russell. Director, Screenplay.
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