An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films. For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and stories that have influenced his life and his artistic career. Thanks to an ‘all star’ cast of friends and collaborators (including Francis Ford Coppola, Quentin Tarantino, Willem Dafoe, Matthew McConaughey, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Shannon), we discover stories, anecdotes, and discuss what being an artist really means in order to celebrate the one and only Billy Friedkin and the fun and passion of making art.
Biography, Documentary
1h 47min
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The unusual and offbeat director himself shows for the first time which themes have influenced his artistic work.
An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films.
For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and stories that have influenced his life and his artistic career.
Thanks to an ‘all star’ cast of friends and collaborators (including Francis Ford Coppola, Quentin Tarantino, Willem Dafoe, Matthew McConaughey, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Shannon), we discover stories, anecdotes, and discuss what being an artist really means in order to celebrate the one and only Billy Friedkin and the fun and passion of making art.
Internationalen Filmfestspiele Venedig
Director
Francesco Zippel
Cast
William Friedkin
Cast
Quentin Tarantino
Cast
Juno Temple
Cast
Matthew McConaughey
Cast
Gina Gershon
Cast
Wes Anderson
Cast
Michael Shannon