William Friedkin

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time.

The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakespeare, a magician who was always searching for a new trick to surprise his audience, a romantic and legendary figure who lived only for cinema.

The life of renowned runner Steve Prefontaine and his relationship with legendary coach Bill Bowerman.

Interviews and archival footage weave together to tell the story of the Master of Suspense, one of the most influential and studied filmmakers in the history of cinema.

Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey opened the door to all the films and filmmakers who followed it. Through interviews with directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Sydney Pollack - as well as special effects professionals and cultural historians - this documentary examines the legacy of Kubrick's masterpiece and its influence on science fiction films, special effects and world cinema.

“Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders" peels back the layers of controversy surrounding the making of the 1980 thriller, "Cruising." Directed by William Friedkin, the film triggered fierce protests from the LGBTQ+ community for its portrayal of a serial killer targeting gay men in New York's leather bars. Friedkin drew inspiration from the brutal murder of Variety reporter Addison Verrill, blurring the boundaries between cinematic fiction and real-life tragedy.

On the 35th anniversary of the release of the landmark film "The Godfather," (March 15, 1972) we look back at the time and place of the film's conception and shooting.

Documentary by Luc Lagier exploring Godard's career as a filmmaker, the production of Breathless and his influence and his relationship with American cinema.

A short documentary on the history of the horror film narrated by Christopher Lee.

A look at the life and work of legendary film producer Richard D. Zanuck.

A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, The Exorcist. Includes interviews with Linda Blair and the other stars of the film, along with commentary from the director and writer on some of the deeper meanings behind the elements they used to terrify their audiences, and previously unreleased footage including make-up tests and deleted scenes.

Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."

An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist, Sorcerer, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A. and Killer Joe. For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and the stories that have influenced his life and his artistic career.

Friends and admirers of iconoclastic film director Sam Fuller read from his memoirs in this unconventional documentary directed by Fuller's only child, Samantha.

Films beget films. Filmmakers influence other filmmakers constantly. But the most influential filmmaker of all time is Alfred Hitchcock.

William Friedkin attends an exorcism with Father Gabriele Amorth, as he treats an Italian woman named Cristina for the ninth time. Prior to filming, Cristina had purportedly been experiencing behavioural changes and “fits” that could not be explained by psychiatry, and which became worse during Christian holidays.

A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.

A short Universal promo regarding the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

The life and times of music arranger, composer, producer Jack Nitzsche (Starman, Up Where We Belong, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest).

Actors, crew and executives who worked at Warner Bros. Pictures recall their days at the studio.

Part one of the making of William Friedkin’s 1980 thriller "Cruising" and the controversies it created.

Spielberg, Soderbergh, Stone, Friedkin, Scorsese and others tell how Kubrick's directorial style influenced them and how his unique style was developed.

Thirteen filmmakers share personal reflections on Henri Langlois—the visionary founder of the Cinémathèque Française—recounting his influence on their lives, his role in preserving film history, and his enduring impact on world cinema.

Documentary that features interviews with Martin Scorsese, Curtis Hanson, Francis Lawrence, William Friedkin, Guillermo Del Toro, John Carpenter and others as they discuss the films and style of the Master of Suspense.

Bu animasyon komedi dizisi, Springfield'de diziye adını veren aileye odaklanmaktadır. Baba Homer, tipik bir aile babası değildir. Nükleer santralde çalışarak ailesine liderlik etmeye çalışır ancak çoğu zaman ailesi onu yönetir. Sevgi dolu, mavi saçlı aile reisi anne Marge, sorun çıkaran oğlu Bart, çok başarılı kızı Lisa ve bebek Maggie, ailenin diğer üyeleridir.

Durch die Nacht mit … is a German documentary film television series produced by ZDF for Franco-German television channel ARTE. Locations are mainly in France or Germany. The title of the French version is Au cœur de la nuit. Two Celebrities spend an filmed evening together. One of them is the host who sets the location and the program. There is no moderator.

Warner Bros. stüdyosunun 1923'te kuruluşundan itibaren geçen bir asırlık süreyi kutlayan özel bir etkinlik ve belgesel projesidir. Bu proje, Warner Bros.'un sinema tarihindeki önemli katkılarını, ikonik karakterlerini, etkileyici filmlerini ve stüdyonun kültürel mirasını gözler önüne seriyor. Belgesel, 1930'ların altın çağına, 1970'lerin ve 80'lerin devrim niteliğindeki yapımlarına, günümüz modern sinemasına kadar uzanan geniş bir perspektif sunuyor. "Looney Tunes" karakterlerinden "Harry Potter" serisine, "Batman" ve "Wonder Woman" gibi süper kahramanlardan "The Matrix" ve "Inception" gibi bilim kurgu başyapıtlarına kadar pek çok unutulmaz anı ve hikâye yer alıyor. Ayrıca, bu projede stüdyo çalışanlarının, yönetmenlerin, senaristlerin ve oyuncuların anıları ve görüşleri de yer alıyor. İzleyicilere, Warner Bros.'un sadece bir film stüdyosu değil, aynı zamanda bir kültürel fenomen olduğunu gösteren birçok ilginç detay ve arşiv görüntüleri sunuluyor.