The Devils

The Devils

1971 · 114 min · EN · R · 7.4 (316 votes)
Dir. Ken Russell · Starring Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian, Gemma Jones, Murray Melvin · Music Peter Maxwell Davies

Hell holds no surprises for them.

DramaHistory

In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by a sexually repressed nun.

VIBE

A wild, unhinged descent into religious fervor and sexual repression. This film feels like a fever dream, a blasphemous spectacle that revels in its own chaotic, transgressive energy. It's a challenging, unforgettable cinematic experience.

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