Cannes Film Festival 2026: Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ Earned Its X-Rating In 1971 — And A New 4K Restoration Shows Off All Of Its Sacrilegious Splendor
The Cannes Film Festival 2026 showcased a new 4K restoration of Ken Russell's controversial film 'The Devils.' Originally released in 1971, the film earned an X-rating and has rarely been screened in its complete form. The restoration highlights its themes of censorship, political control, and the intersection of Church and State, making it a significant cinematic event.
- ▪The 4K restoration of 'The Devils' was overseen by critic Mark Kermode and distributed by Warner Bros' Clockwork imprint.
- ▪The film follows the story of a priest accused of witchcraft in 17th century France, exploring themes of moral policing and political control.
- ▪The notorious trial scene, which includes a controversial orgy, has been rarely seen until this restoration was presented at Cannes.
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