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​An introspective glimpse of the life and artistic career of William Friedkin, the extraordinary and
unconventional director of cult movies such as The French Connection, The Exorcist, Sorcerer and Cruisin. For the first time Friedkin has decided to lay himself bare and guide viewers on a fascinating exploration of the themes and stories that have had the greatest influence on his life and his work. The film gives us a stellar cast of friends and collaborators, such as Francis Ford Coppola, Ellen Burstyn, Quentin Tarantino, Willem Dafoe, among others. Venice Film Festival 2018.

Francesco Zippel

Francesco Zippel

​Born in 1979 in Italy. A documentarist and screenwriter since 2003, he has focused on portraying artists and unique personalities, usually connected to the world of film and literature. He has worked alongside directors such as Wes Anderson and William Friedkin. During the filming of The Devil and Father Amorth (2017), he developed the idea for Friedkin Uncut.​

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