the exorcist

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2023)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Alexandre O. Philippe
  • Profile picture of William Friedkin
    Self William Friedkin
  • Profile picture of Ellen Burstyn
    Self (archive footage) Ellen Burstyn
  • Profile picture of Linda Blair
    Self (archive footage) Linda Blair
  • Profile picture of Jason Miller
    Self (archive footage) Jason Miller
  • Profile picture of Max von Sydow
    Self (archive footage) Max von Sydow
  • Profile picture of Lee J. Cobb
    Self (archive footage) Lee J. Cobb
  • Profile picture of Jack MacGowran
    Self (archive footage) Jack MacGowran
  • Profile picture of William O'Malley
    Self (archive footage) William O'Malley

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Keywords

  • the exorcist