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Aug 23, 2019 · In this documentary, the hotshot director of The Exorcist (1973) and The French Connection (1971), now 83 years old, is interviewed about his career, and a number of his colleagues and admirers weigh in with reminiscences and tributes. Director. Francesco Zippel.
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- Documentary, Biography, History
- Francesco Zippel
- 2019-08-23
Oscar®-winning, Chicago-born director William Friedkin achieved fame with his 1973 horror blockbuster The Exorcist. But this illuminating documentary shows the director’s unwavering commitment to rawness and realism across his career, from The French Connection (1972) to Killer Joe (2011).
Aug 24, 2019 · On August 25, 2019, Honeysuckle had the distinct pleasure of interviewing director, producer, and writer Francesco Zippel, whose new documentary “Friedkin-Uncut” is an introspective portrait of William Friedkin. The documentary features the irreverent 1970’s legend, who directed The Exorcist and French Connection, as well as his countless ...
Friedkin Uncut is a 2018 Italian documentary film written and directed by Francesco Zippel. It tells the life and career of the film director William Friedkin. The film had its world premiere at the 75th Venice International Film Festival on 31 August 2018.
Director Francesco Zippel takes great care to present this autobiography in a tactful yet playful way, incorporating a great deal of talking heads from directors like Tarantino, Argento, and many others. The film’s focus on the work of its subject and desire to learn more from it is what really makes it worth watching.
Aug 23, 2019 · Friedkin’s career gets placed in the spotlight for this flat, thin biodoc.
Sep 20, 2021 · On three films about Chicago legends premiering at the Chicago International Film Festival.
