Ken Russell's The Devils (Director's Cut)
Attendees watch the restored Director's Cut of Ken Russell's 1971 film chronicling the Loudun possessions witchcraft trial in 17th-century France. Oliver Reed stars as libertine priest Urbain Grandier alongside Vanessa Redgrave as the obsessed Abbess Sister Jeanne. The presentation showcases Derek Jarman's stark white production design and remastered sound transferred from original composite 35mm mag film.
Oct 16 – Oct 22, 2026 Rated NC-17 Official site
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Neighborhood
East End
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Hearing amplification is available via an accessibility device or hearing loop.
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Tips & Advice
- Tickets can be purchased online in advance, at the box office during open hours, or at the door if seats remain.
- Be mindful of content warnings for crude and sexual content, coarse language, violence, and mature themes.
Special Events & Promotions
- See a new 4K restoration of the Director’s Cut.
- The screening is a limited one-week run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the film's rating?
The film is rated NC-17 and contains mature themes, violence, coarse language, crude content, and sexual content.
How long is the screening?
The running time is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What version of the film is being shown?
It is a 4K restoration of the Director's Cut assembled from the original camera negative, referencing the edit Ken Russell privately constructed in 2004.
What is the film based on?
The movie is adapted from Aldous Huxley's 'The Devils of Loudun,' addressing mass hysteria, torture, and political resistance.
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