William Friedkin: Oscars a 'Promotion Scheme'
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Celebrated film director William Friedkin discusses the Academy Awards, claiming "Nobody who makes films really believes that stuff." "It's the greatest promotion scheme that any industry ever devised for itself," he says.
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William Friedkin, director of The Exorcist and The French Connection, discusses his legendary film career. He describes his on-set experiences, and explores the past, present, and future of the film industry. -- Hudson Union Society
William Friedkin may be best known for his film The Exorcist, one of the most terrifying films of all time. It received ten Academy Award nominations including Best Director and Best Picture. One of the most powerful film directors of the 1970s, Friedkin was representative of Hollywood's first wave of hip, hot, young super-directors. Famed for his boisterous talent, Friedkin earned a reputation for drawing out brilliant performances from his actors. Just five years after making his feature film debut, Friedkin snagged the Best Director Oscar for The French Connection.
Celebrated film director William Friedkin discusses the Academy Awards, claiming "Nobody who makes films really believes that stuff." "It's the greatest promotion scheme that any industry ever devised for itself," he says.
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William Friedkin, director of The Exorcist and The French Connection, discusses his legendary film career. He describes his on-set experiences, and explores the past, present, and future of the film industry. -- Hudson Union Society
William Friedkin may be best known for his film The Exorcist, one of the most terrifying films of all time. It received ten Academy Award nominations including Best Director and Best Picture. One of the most powerful film directors of the 1970s, Friedkin was representative of Hollywood's first wave of hip, hot, young super-directors. Famed for his boisterous talent, Friedkin earned a reputation for drawing out brilliant performances from his actors. Just five years after making his feature film debut, Friedkin snagged the Best Director Oscar for The French Connection.
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