Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
2023 | 105m | English
Popularity: 0.6 (history)
| Director: | Alexandre O. Philippe |
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| Writer: | Alexandre O. Philippe |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 05, 2023 |
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| Director: | Alexandre O. Philippe |
| Writer: | Alexandre O. Philippe |
| Genres: | Horror, Documentary |
| Keywords | the exorcist |
| Production Companies | Exhibit A Pictures, Screen Division, Milkhaus, Familystyle Film |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
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Updated: Feb 11, 2026 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
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| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| William Friedkin | Self |
| Hikaru Baba | Extra: Kyoto, Japan |
| Yuka Niwa | Extra: Kyoto, Japan |
| Name | Job |
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| Alexandre O. Philippe | Writer, Director |
| Jon Hegel | Original Music Composer |
| Robert Muratore | Director of Photography |
| James Durée | Animation, Compositing Lead |
| Chad Herschberger | Animation |
| Anthony Weeden | Original Music Composer |
| David Lawrence | Editor |
| Cathy Trekloff | Post Production Producer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Phil Hay | Executive Producer |
| Karyn Kusama | Executive Producer |
| Matt Manfredi | Executive Producer |
| Chad Herschberger | Co-Producer |
| Annick Mahnert | Co-Producer |
| Robert Muratore | Co-Producer |
| Joey Porcelli | Executive Producer |
| Cathy Trekloff | Co-Producer |
| Randy Pharo | Executive Producer |
| Kerry Deignan Roy | Producer |
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For those with a love for 'The Exorcist', but haven't read up on much of the behind-the-scenes details, this documentary will provide great stories and fascinating moments from the man who put it all together. But 'Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist' isn't just an analysis of Friedkin's ... finest work, or an uncovering of his influences and processes. It's a fascinating, no smoke and mirrors insight, honest portrait that allows a legendary director to not only explain his magnum opus, but who he is as an artist and as a man. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-an-utterly-fascinating-chat-with-a-legend-of-cinema