UNITED KINGDOM · 1971

The Devils

Ken Russell
religious corruption false accusations sexual obsession institutional power abuse witch hunts
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A charismatic 17th-century French priest becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Year1971
CountryUnited Kingdom
DirectorKen Russell
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