Conversation with William Friedkin | Locarno Film Festival

William Friedkin is one of the most interesting New Hollywood filmmakers. The self-taught Oscar-winner drew inspiration from documentaries to create a new style, directing such masterpieces as The French Connection (1971) and The Exorcist (1973). In 2009, upon receiving the Pardo d’onore in Locarno, he surprised the audience with an energetic and provocative conversation, declaring that “cinema is a job, not art”. A blunt and unconventional perspective that is in some ways liberating, as it demystifies the creative process to remind us of the importance of craft.
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[@daleholmgren6078]

Friedkin has great stories.

[@jc6594]

Happy 85th Birthday William Friedkin

[@Shteno]

Damn! This man is such a great story teller... one could never get bored listening to him,no matter how long he does it! So, thanks a lot for this upload, as I'm bound to my bed for days, because of an injury, videos like this one, aren't just making my day, but I even dream beautiful dreams as a result of it.

[@Ferda1964]

what a great memory for names this man has

[@Shane661]

This guy is brilliant.

[@tyrone.m.warren9011]

🗣 The directors *director* ! A legend in his own right with a mouth watering *Curriculum* *Vitae* !💯🎬👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@birsay123]

I always love listening to Friedkin. I want to go watch Belle de Jour now!

[@fogonautasbrasil2787]

MY GOD !! What a brilliant lecture....brilliant Friedkin

[@JeanAriaMouy]

He's amazing

[@is-haqdhealbani1422]

William Friedkin the Director of The Exorzist this Man is a Legend

[@leoquesto9183]

Friedkin is excellent here. Thank you, LFF!

[@csabadobos322]

love this guy

[@anthonyjohnson8672]

films today must make billy puke

[@JeanAriaMouy]

Hilarious video