One interesting fact which this film doesn't mention is that in the real-life version of these events, Baron de Laubardemont was apparently the first cousin of the mother superior who accused him of witchcraft. Coincidence? Doubtful...very doubtful (although as I understand it, there's no evidence that her actions were motivated by anything other than her cousin's ambition).
Well I am a Roman Catholic and I say BRAVO to Ken Russell. This film is about the misuse of power, in both political and religious forms. The man standing up for the civic rights and autonomy of Loudon is himself a Catholic priest. Human beings are human beings, some are strong, some are weak, some stand up to be counted, some turn tail and run. Here we have a good man standing up against centralising power and being taken down on trumped up charges. Sound familiar? Keep your eye on politics.
As a former Roman Catholic, I say BRAVO to Ken Russell for giving the beast a swift kick in the arse. Wish I could've screened this for all those Priests & Nun's who gave me such a hard time in Catholic School !!!!
RIP Ken Russell. My first time seeing this (having just watched Mark Kermodes Hell on Earth documentary - that featured all the cut scenes). I'm absolutely blown away by this film, it really is a masterpiece. Also I can see both sides with the cuts, appreciate the merit of the censored scenes but also appreciate this form of it.
@Gavin12345678910 I believe that was a douche, used to perform some kind of ad-hoc freaky 17th century enema, i.e. a pipe you shove up the arse and squirt liquid in to elicit emptying/cleansing of the anus. These days it's a medical procedure, or a personal procedure before anal sex, back then… it's tantamount to torture… no lube, hard, abrasive, dirty object being shoved up there, mostly likely tear the inner wall and god knows what infections would result. God knows what the liquid was.
The phrase that comes to mind is "cut to ribbons". There is a more complete version on youtube, just type in д1. It is divided into 10 minute blocks but does contain the "rape of christ" scene, among other previously cut moments. Happy watching..
Although I myself wanted to watch the shock scenes, I think it is good that they are removed from this version: that way, people can truly appreciate the plot and music and the beautiful way in which the film was filmed.
Watching this French-subtitled version (of what is said to be the US version), this re-inforces my belief that there are two US versions (one for the US, the other for international consumption). at 4:04 to 4:09, the mini-scene is gone in the Spanish and Italian versions (probably 'cause no-one would get who the Protestants were/are: the largest religion in the UK).
The good news is, you've posted the best-looking readily available print of the film. There's more to Russell's masterpiece than pubes and gore! So we can take in the fab photography, sets and artwork as never before. We just have to fill in the gaps in the more extreme sections. Thanks for posting.
Looks like a nice print of the film in terms of colours and framing. Shame it's the castrated US print, missing four minutes of footage removed from the original 1971 UK cut - obviously, the further missing four minutes removed in 1971 and restored by Lucida in 2004 is nowhere to be seen! So this version of the film lacks EIGHT MINUTES of footage. Shame, cos it still looks fantastic.
@KingRabbit i believe the complete,unedited version of the film is being made available in the UK on the 19th of February thanks to the lovely people at the BFI. 40 years is the very definition of "better late than never" :)
Whoa, what on earth were they doing to that poor woman near the beginning who had those bubbles all over her?
Or do I really want to know?
CaptainGoofysstash 14 hours ago
Women in love is good too, at least i think so.
1theforest 1 week ago
One interesting fact which this film doesn't mention is that in the real-life version of these events, Baron de Laubardemont was apparently the first cousin of the mother superior who accused him of witchcraft. Coincidence? Doubtful...very doubtful (although as I understand it, there's no evidence that her actions were motivated by anything other than her cousin's ambition).
OreadNYC 4 weeks ago
This might very well be my most favorite movie of all-time.
alleygh0st 1 month ago in playlist FILM
Greatness.
jns1027 2 months ago
This film is a masterpiece that deserves an official release in its uncut version.
Zaius1968 2 months ago 2
Bye, bye black bird. Awesome.
AntonioSaucedo22 2 months ago
Grandier seems like a decent guy!
Elizabeththegreatest 2 months ago
I wouldn't like to be a nun, it seems very boring and not very fun!
Elizabeththegreatest 2 months ago
I've seen and heard accounts of this story ,and I thought "wow,what a story!"
Elizabeththegreatest 2 months ago
RIP Ken
zerokomma 3 months ago
Well I am a Roman Catholic and I say BRAVO to Ken Russell. This film is about the misuse of power, in both political and religious forms. The man standing up for the civic rights and autonomy of Loudon is himself a Catholic priest. Human beings are human beings, some are strong, some are weak, some stand up to be counted, some turn tail and run. Here we have a good man standing up against centralising power and being taken down on trumped up charges. Sound familiar? Keep your eye on politics.
hardyfh1 3 months ago
As a former Roman Catholic, I say BRAVO to Ken Russell for giving the beast a swift kick in the arse. Wish I could've screened this for all those Priests & Nun's who gave me such a hard time in Catholic School !!!!
SouthwestRanger 3 months ago
I grew up watching some of Ken Russell movies, could I understand, not much.
He had some brilliant ideas. But I think that he gave us his soul and that is more
than anyone could ever give, Not like me.
barrieholditchable 3 months ago
RIP Ken....talent like his comes along far too infrequently. You're missed, Ken...
RalphWiggum08 3 months ago
RIP maestro!!
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manganzoncineymusica 3 months ago
RIP Ken Russell. My first time seeing this (having just watched Mark Kermodes Hell on Earth documentary - that featured all the cut scenes). I'm absolutely blown away by this film, it really is a masterpiece. Also I can see both sides with the cuts, appreciate the merit of the censored scenes but also appreciate this form of it.
sharpsuitedmod 3 months ago 2
RIP Ken Russell.
A true visionary,
a true talent.
GypsyFairy85 3 months ago 4
They don't make them like that anymore.
gabrieldix64 3 months ago 3
Thanx for the KR uploads! Sad day today..
widowtwanky 3 months ago in playlist More videos from KingRabbit 2
what the hell is that weird liquid they put in that gun thing :3 ? that scene was gross
Gavin12345678910 3 months ago
@Gavin12345678910 I believe that was a douche, used to perform some kind of ad-hoc freaky 17th century enema, i.e. a pipe you shove up the arse and squirt liquid in to elicit emptying/cleansing of the anus. These days it's a medical procedure, or a personal procedure before anal sex, back then… it's tantamount to torture… no lube, hard, abrasive, dirty object being shoved up there, mostly likely tear the inner wall and god knows what infections would result. God knows what the liquid was.
ChristopherDone 3 months ago
The phrase that comes to mind is "cut to ribbons". There is a more complete version on youtube, just type in д1. It is divided into 10 minute blocks but does contain the "rape of christ" scene, among other previously cut moments. Happy watching..
carlkamuti 3 months ago 2
@carlkamuti THANK YOU!
moeezS 3 months ago
The uncut version is 111 minutes but I heard there was a 117 minute version. The US 103 version is heavily cut.
alex1970ization 3 months ago
Although I myself wanted to watch the shock scenes, I think it is good that they are removed from this version: that way, people can truly appreciate the plot and music and the beautiful way in which the film was filmed.
Atreides22222 4 months ago
Excellent!
Beautiful film: so strangely surreal and disturbing!
Atreides22222 4 months ago
TINKER DILL! from Lovejoy is in this! great actor. didn't know dudly sutton was in this movie.
animalmother16 4 months ago
Watching this French-subtitled version (of what is said to be the US version), this re-inforces my belief that there are two US versions (one for the US, the other for international consumption). at 4:04 to 4:09, the mini-scene is gone in the Spanish and Italian versions (probably 'cause no-one would get who the Protestants were/are: the largest religion in the UK).
CrossCuntryFranco 4 months ago
The good news is, you've posted the best-looking readily available print of the film. There's more to Russell's masterpiece than pubes and gore! So we can take in the fab photography, sets and artwork as never before. We just have to fill in the gaps in the more extreme sections. Thanks for posting.
64MDL 5 months ago 2
Looks like a nice print of the film in terms of colours and framing. Shame it's the castrated US print, missing four minutes of footage removed from the original 1971 UK cut - obviously, the further missing four minutes removed in 1971 and restored by Lucida in 2004 is nowhere to be seen! So this version of the film lacks EIGHT MINUTES of footage. Shame, cos it still looks fantastic.
64MDL 5 months ago 2
@64MDL Damn! Thx for the information I was not aware about that!
KingRabbit 5 months ago
@KingRabbit i believe the complete,unedited version of the film is being made available in the UK on the 19th of February thanks to the lovely people at the BFI. 40 years is the very definition of "better late than never" :)
autophobe2e 1 month ago
@autophobe2e oh, the 19th of march, excuse me.
autophobe2e 1 month ago