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  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • Ambi DIstribution
  • 1 h 47 m
  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • Ambi DIstribution
  • 1 h 47 m
Friedkin Uncut

Summary Friedkin Uncut offers an introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist & Sorcerer. For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and stories that have inf...

Directed By: Francesco Zippel

Written By: Francesco Zippel

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • Ambi DIstribution
  • 1 h 47 m
  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • Ambi DIstribution
  • 1 h 47 m

Friedkin Uncut

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary Friedkin Uncut offers an introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist & Sorcerer. For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and stories that have inf...

Directed By: Francesco Zippel

Written By: Francesco Zippel

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Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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75
Aug 23, 2019
Although Friedkin was notoriously grandiose at certain stages of his career, he comes across as mostly calm, self-deprecating and centered here, at least when he's concentrating on the nuts and bolts of moviemaking.
By Matt Zoller Seitz FULL REVIEW
75
Aug 22, 2019
The film’s “star” and his work, his actors, his peers, his filmdom fans are all that matter. And they’re packed into this 107 minute biography and fan letter.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
75
Aug 22, 2019
There’s nothing particularly new or inspired about Zippel’s decision to simply train a camera on Friedkin and let him riff, but the man is such a captivating speaker that it ultimately doesn’t matter much.
By Michael Nordine FULL REVIEW
70
Aug 22, 2019
The documentary also reminds viewers of why Friedkin has earned this tribute. For all his career ups and downs, he has remained devoted to making genuinely challenging and exciting work, and has succeeded more often than not. The documentary serves as a strong incitement to dig into it.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW
70
Aug 22, 2019
Friedkin Uncut is at its most gripping when it discusses two early hits, The French Connection and The Exorcist, in which the theme of goodness struggling with the dark side explodes.
By Deborah Young FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 30, 2019
Director Francesco Zippel doesn’t challenge Friedkin, letting him spin his life’s work as he pleases.
By Glenn Whipp FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Quoiat Films
Release Date Aug 23, 2019
Duration 1 h 47 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline The Acclaimed Filmmaker In His Own Words. Uncensored. Unfiltered. Uncut.
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Awards

Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Venice Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Chicago International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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