Two-disc, restored 'X certificate uncut' special edition. In seventeenth-century France, a promiscuous and divisive local priest, Urbain Grandier (Oliver Reed), uses his powers to protect the city of Loudun from destruction at the hands of the establishment. Soon, he stands accused of the demonic possession of Sister Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave), whose erotic obsession with him fuels the hysterical fervour that sweeps through the convent. With its bold and brilliant direction by Ken Russell, magnificent performances by Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, exquisite Derek Jarman sets and sublimely dissonant score by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, The Devils stands as a profound and sincere commentary on religious hysteria, political persecution and the corrupt marriage of church and state. Finally available on DVD for the first time, The Devils is presented in the original UK X certificate version with a host of new and exciting extra features.Based on John Whiting's play and Aldous Huxley's novel 'The Devils of Loudun'. Region 2 DVD requires all-region player. Special Features Bonus Footage Commentaries: Ken Russell (Director), Mark Kermode (Critic), Michael Bradsell (Editor), Paul Joyce (Filmmaker) Documentaries: 'Hell On Earth' (48 mins 2002), 'Director of Devils' (22 minis 1971) Interviews: Ken Russell (Director) Introduction with Mark Kermode (Critic), Short film by Ken Russell, 'Amelia and the Angel' (1958) Trailers
