Synopsis
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, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A. and Killer Joe. For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and the stories that have influenced his life and his artistic career.
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Cast
- William FriedkinSelf
- Quentin TarantinoSelf
- Juno TempleSelf
- Matthew McConaugheySelf
- Gina GershonSelf
- Wes AndersonSelf
- Michael ShannonSelf
- Edgar WrightSelf
- Damien ChazelleSelf
- Francis Ford CoppolaSelf
Recommendations
- 75
IndieWire
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. - 75
Movie Nation
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. - 75
RogerEbert.com
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. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
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. - 70
The New York Times
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. - 60
Los Angeles Times
Director Francesco Zippel doesn’t challenge Friedkin, letting him spin his life’s work as he pleases.
