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Ken Russell's 'The Devils' Hailed as Newly Relevant 55 Years On
Original: Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ Feels More Relevant Than It Did 55 Years Ago. That’s Because It’s About a World Gone Mad
Ken Russell's 1971 film 'The Devils' is being reassessed as more relevant today than when it was released, according to a Variety essay marking 55 years since its debut. The piece argues the controversy-censored film about religious hysteria and political opportunism speaks directly to a present-day 'world gone mad', reigniting debate about the long-suppressed classic.
Why now: A new retrospective essay argues the once-banned film mirrors current political and social turmoil, prompting renewed discussion.
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