Friedkin Uncut

Name: Friedkin Uncut
Genre: Documentary
Released: August 23, 2019
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Caleb Deschanel, Damien Chazelle, Dario Argento, Ellen Burstyn, Francis Ford Coppola

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Ambi Distribution | Release Date: August 23, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Caleb Deschanel, Damien Chazelle, Dario Argento, Ellen Burstyn, Francis Ford Coppola, Gina Gershon, Samuel Blumenfeld, Wes Anderson, Willem Dafoe, William Friedkin

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 haveFriedkin 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 influenced his life and his artistic career. Thanks to an ‘all star’ cast of friends and collaborators (including Francis Ford Coppola, Quentin Tarantino, Willem Dafoe, Matthew McConaughey, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Shannon), we discover stories, anecdotes, and discuss what being an artist really means in order to celebrate the one and only Billy Friedkin and the fun and passion of making art.… Expand

Director: Francesco Zippel

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 107 min

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RogerEbert.com Matt Zoller Seitz

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. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

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. Read full review

IndieWire Michael Nordine

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. Read full review

Deborah Young

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. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

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. Read full review

Glenn Whipp

Aug 30, 2019

Director Francesco Zippel doesn’t challenge Friedkin, letting him spin his life’s work as he pleases. Read full review

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