“the restoration of the material is like cleaning the sistine chapel with saliva. it is insane, the epic size of the film. i mean, i’ve seen it on the big screen in telluride at a theatre – but i’ve never seen the movie until i saw this restoration.” – guillermo del toro 

now showing at the american cinematheque theater as well as other around the world

ken russell’s film the devils UK trailer – restored 35mm film in cinemas now

the devils is a 1971 historical psychological horror-drama film written, produced and directed by british film maker ken russell, and starring vanessa redgrave (antonioni blow up actress) and oliver reed.

it is in part adapted from the 1952 non-fiction book the devils of loudun by aldous huxley.

the film’s graphic portrayal of violent and sexual content, often combined with religion, ignited harsh reaction from censors, and it originally received an x rating in both the united kingdom and the united states. it won awards for best director at the 33rd venice international film festival, as well as from the u.s. national board of review.

an enduring masterpiece of cinema and an epic tale of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from filmmaker ken russell. the new 35mm restoration is the uncut and unfiltered theatrical experience that russell always envisioned – and the first time the film will be presented restored and in 4k. a must see for any film buff. by th