Based on a true story 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.
“Ken Russell's epic religious horror is a scathing critique on abuse of political power that new audiences will find prescient as ever in the age of Trump.” – Jude Dry, Indie Wire
“Shocking, beautifully elegant, a truly provocative masterpiece that induces raw emotion. “
– IMDb.com
“Genius; the greatest film of church & state corruption ever conceived.” – IMDb.com
Starring Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed
Directed by Ken Russell
Set design by Derek Jarman
1971 | 103 min
Doors 8:30 Film 9 | Projected in HD
Folding chairs provided | Concessions available
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