9781911325758: The Devils
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ISBN 10 : 1911325752 ISBN 13 : 9781911325758
Editeur : Auteur Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

Undoubtedly the most notorious title in director Ken Russell s controversial filmography, The Devils (1973) caused a real furore on its initial theatrical release, only to largely disappear for many years. This Devil s Advocate considers the film s historical context, as the timing of the first appearance of The Devils is of particular importance, its authorship and adaptation (Russell s auteur reputation aside, the screenplay is based on John Whiting s 1961 play of the same name, which was in turn based on Aldous Huxley s 1952 book The Devils of Loudun) and its generic hybridity. Darren Arnold goes on to examine the themes prevalent in the film this is the only film of Russell s which the director considered to be political and considers the representation of gender and sexuality, gender fluidity, and how sex and religion clash to interesting and controversial effect. He concludes by revisiting the film s censorship travails and the various versions of The Devils which have appeared on both big and small screens, and the film s legacy and influence.

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À propos de l'auteur

Darren Arnold is a writer and film critic who has contributed to Sight & Sound, Metro and Hotdog magazine, as well as contributing to a number of books on horror cinema.

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Éditeur
Auteur Publishing
Date d'édition
2019
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1911325752
ISBN 13 
9781911325758
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
118
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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