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The Devils

1971, Movie, 1h 54min

In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by the sexually repressed Sister Jeanne.

Country: United Kingdom

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Critic Jake Hamilton

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Based on a tale by Aldous Huxley, this violent and explicit take on witchcraft in 17th century France has Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave at their demonic best...

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The Devils is a historical drama film set in 17th-century France, based on real events. It tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a charismatic priest who opposes the destruction of his city's fortifications by Cardinal Richelieu, and is accused of witchcraft by a sexually repressed nun, Sister Jeanne des Anges. The film explores themes of political agendas, corruption, and the demonization of scapegoats, as Grandier is tried and executed, while the convent's nuns are manipulated into a state of hysteria and sexual frenzy. The film features a star-studded cast, including Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave, and Dudley Sutton.

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