Name: The Devils
Brand: Ken Russell

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BFIVD940

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Discs

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Film GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Trinity Creative Partnership

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

5035673009406

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1 / DVD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Ken Russell

Genre GB

Horror

Label GB

In seventeenth century France, Father Urbain Grandier (Oliver Reed), uses his powers to protect the city of Loudun from destruction at the hands of the establishment. Soon, he stands accused of the demonic possession of Sister Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave), whose erotic obsession with him fuels the hysterical fervour that sweeps through the convent.

With its bold and brilliant direction, magnificent performances, exquisite Derek Jarman sets and sublimely dissonant score by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, The Devils stands as a profound and sincere commentary on religious hysteria, political persecution and the corrupt marriage of church and state.

Fully illustrated booklet featuring new essays by Mark Kermode, Craig Lapper (BBFC) and editor Michael Bradsell, with original production materials and on-set photographs.

- DVD premiere presentation of the original UK ‘X’ certificate version. - Mark Kermode introduction (2012, 2 min): the broadcaster and critic’s newly filmed foreword to The Devils. - Audio commentary with Ken Russell, Mark Kermode, Michael Bradsell and Paul Joyce. - Original UK trailer. - Original US trailer. - Amelia and the Angel (Ken Russell, 1958, 26 min): a delightful mix of religious allegory and magical fantasy.

The Devils

Film GB