- TitleThe Devils (Original)
- ArticlesArticles held in BFI Reuben LibraryIn: Historical journal of film, radio and television v42 n1 March 2022, pp. 8-23
shared history of Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange (1971) and Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971) / Matthew Melia
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Explores the connections between Stanley Kubrick’s 'A Clockwork Orange' (1971) and Ken Russell’s 'The Devils' (1971) using archival research to examine the films as landmark examples of a specific period in British culture. Part of the special issue ’50 years of A Clockwork Orange (1971)'.In: Journal of British cinema and television v12 n4 2015, pp. 496-514
Staging the world: The Devils as theatrum mundi / Christophe Van Eecke
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Argues that Ken Russell's 'The Devils' (1971) should be read primarily as an allegory of political power, examining the film's structure as a theatrum mundi (the trope of the world as a stage) and its use of burlesque elements, and commenting on the production design by Derek Jarman. Part of a special issue generated by the conference 'Imagining the Past: Ken Russell, Biography, and the Art of Making History', held in Brussels on 19-20 March 2014.In: Journal of British cinema and television v12 n4 2015, pp. 515-538
Witch hunt: the word, the press and The Devils / Julian PETLEY
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Examines how sensational press coverage of the making of Ken Russell's 'The Devils' (1971) may have influenced local councils' decisions on the exhibition of the film, and was used by the Festival of Light organisation to encourage supporters to demand a ban. Also looks at the critical response to the film on its release. Part of a special issue generated by the conference 'Imagining the Past: Ken Russell, Biography, and the Art of Making History', held in Brussels on 19-20 March 2014.In: Sight and Sound v12 n12 December 2002, pp. 28-31
Raising hell / Mark KERMODE
Article, Filmography - English - illustrations
Ken Russell's The DEVILS has never been seen as the director intended. Several scenes were entirely cut, including the controversial 'rape of Christ' scene. The missing sequences are detailed although the film is unlikely to be restored.In: Radio Times v299 n3897 17 Oct 1998, pp. 63
Ooh you are wicked, Mr Russell
Review - English - illustrationsIn: Sight and Sound v7 n10 October 1997, pp. 69
Private view: three cuts and you're out / Ken RUSSELL
Article - English - illustrations
Director Ken Russell recalls making The DEVILS, including problems with censorship, and his relationship with Derek Jarman who worked on the production design for the film.In: Premiere v4 n3 April 1996, pp. 64-68
Habit Forming / Ed SIKOV
Article - English - illustrations
A look at various films featuring nuns.In: Radio Times v285 n3723 27 May 1995, pp. 46
Films / Barry NORMAN
Short Article - English
Short article discussing the film with regard to it being shown on televisionIn: Journal of Media Law and Practice v9 n3 September 1988, pp. 121
Article - English
Brief details of the film's banning by Glasgow.In: Cinema TV Today n9982 27 May 1972, pp. 8
English
Letter referring to the local censoring of the film in Scotland.In: Photoplay v22 n4 April 1971, pp. 18-19
Oliver Reed and Mastroianni go bald! for their latest movies
Short Article - English - illustrations
Details of The DEVILS, currently in production, and the controversy is generating. Also of SCIPIO IN POMPEII, starring Marcelo Mastroianni, who like The Devil's protagonist Oliver Reed, had to get his head shaved.In: Cinéma n161 December 1971, pp. 118-124
Interview, Review - French
Review and interview with director.In: Rivista del Cinematografo n8/9 Aug/Sep 1971, pp. 390
Italian
Letter by Warner Patriach deploring the showing of the film in his home-town).In: Movie Maker v5 n10 October 1971, pp. 650-651
Article - English
Brief article comparing the film to other religious subject films made by Ken Russell, particularly Lourdes.