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While official high-definition versions of Ken Russell's The Devils (1971) remain heavily censored or unavailable due to licensing restrictions by Warner Bros., several unofficial and fan-restored versions are frequently posted and archived on the Internet Archive.

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remains one of the most visceral and intellectually fierce films ever committed to celluloid. Set in 17th-century France, it follows the political and spiritual downfall of Urbain Grandier (played with immense gravity by Oliver Reed While official high-definition versions of Ken Russell's The

The "Uncut" Controversy: Warner Bros. has famously refused to release the full director's cut, specifically citing the "distasteful tonality" of sequences like the "Rape of Christ". Restoration and release : The restored version of

  • Restoration and release: The restored version of "The Devils" was released in 2017, marking the 46th anniversary of the film's original release. The restoration was undertaken by the BFI (British Film Institute) and was funded by the Film Foundation.
  • Internet Archive upload: The restored version of the film was uploaded to the Internet Archive, where it is available to stream for free. The upload was a collaboration between the BFI, the Internet Archive, and the film's distributor, Arrow Video.
  • Availability: The film is available to stream on the Internet Archive in high definition, with a runtime of 134 minutes (2 hours 14 minutes).
  • Public domain: Although the film is not in the public domain, the Internet Archive's upload is a result of a collaboration with the film's rights holders, allowing for a limited release of the film for educational and archival purposes.

Cons:

  • Viewers interested in bold, art-house cinema, films about religious and political power, and fans of Ken Russell’s maximalist style.
  • Not recommended for those sensitive to explicit sexual content, religious sacrilege, or graphic violence.

Because Warner Bros. has historically restricted the film's distribution and has not officially released a definitive uncut version, the Internet Archive has become a key repository for various versions and supplemental materials.

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