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  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • Indeed Film
  • 1 h 44 m
  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • Indeed Film
  • 1 h 44 m

Summary A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, Leap Of Faith 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.

Directed By: Alexandre O. Philippe

Written By: Alexandre O. Philippe

  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • Indeed Film
  • 1 h 44 m
  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • Indeed Film
  • 1 h 44 m

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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Summary A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, Leap Of Faith 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.

Directed By: Alexandre O. Philippe

Written By: Alexandre O. Philippe

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90
Nov 11, 2020
Friedkin gives us a master class on the creative process of film and a set of expertly told war stories that thrill and inform. It just doesn’t get better than this.
By Bradley Gibson FULL REVIEW
83
Nov 23, 2020
While talking-heady and occasionally self-aggrandizing, Leap Of Faith, still inspires deep respect for Friedkin as the bright and brilliant artist he is. Flaws and all, the filmmaker is a person who commands your attention whether he is sitting in front of, or behind, the camera.
By Asher Luberto FULL REVIEW
78
Nov 19, 2020
At some levels, there is nothing new here: Everyone knows about the casting clashes, the abandoned score, and even Friedkin's take on it all. But it's the immediacy that comes from Alexandre O. Philippe's decision to leave everything to Friedkin that makes its so important.
By Richard Whittaker FULL REVIEW
75
Nov 19, 2020
This is Friedkin on the movie. And what he does have to say, after all this time and so many articles and movies touching on “The Exorcist,” is still engaging, fascinating, and entertaining.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW
75
Nov 11, 2020
On celluloid or in person, Billy Friedkin’s still a great storyteller.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 11, 2020
Essentially a single interview with Friedkin interspersed with repeatedly revisited clips, Leap of Faith chiefly examines — per its title — the film’s spiritual allusions and illusions, distinguishing it from just any old making-of doc.
By Guy Lodge FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 11, 2020
Leap of Faith is an easy, entertaining watch, but it feels like a smaller film than its two predecessors, chiefly because it features just a single long interview with Friedkin rather than a rich chorus of insider insights.
By Stephen Dalton FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Exhibit A Pictures, Familystyle Film, Milkhaus, Screen Division
Release Date Nov 19, 2020
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website https://exhibitapictures.com/
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Awards

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Venice Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
• 1 Nomination

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