In 2011, the IA launched its "Movies" section, which features a vast collection of classic films, many of which are no longer commercially available. The IA's mission is to provide universal access to all knowledge, and its film collection is a significant part of this effort.
Set in 17th-century Loudun, France, the film stars Oliver Reed as Father Urbain Grandier, a charismatic and sexually active priest who runs afoul of Cardinal Richelieu. When a convent of sexually repressed Ursuline nuns, led by the hysterical Sister Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave, in a staggering performance), accuses Grandier of witchcraft, the state uses the ensuing hysteria to destroy him. Grandier is tortured, tried, and burned at the stake.
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Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971) remains one of the most controversial and censored films in cinema history. Because Warner Bros. has famously "buried" the film, officially refusing to release the full uncut version on Blu-ray or high-definition streaming, the Internet Archive the devils 1971 internet archive
In the early 2000s, a campaign was launched to restore "The Devils" to its original, uncut form. Film preservationists and enthusiasts recognized the importance of Russell's masterpiece, and a successful effort was made to locate and restore the director's original cut. The restored version of "The Devils" premiered at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival, followed by a limited release in select theaters.
If you’ve searched for , you already know you’re hunting for one of the most controversial films ever made. You’re not alone. In 2011, the IA launched its "Movies" section,
, is a film that refuses to stay buried. Based on Aldous Huxley’s book The Devils of Loudun