Ken Russell’s The Devils – A Controversial Tale of Faith and Power
Set in 17th-century France, The Devils stars Oliver Reed as Urbain Grandier, a charismatic priest whose outspoken political and religious views bring him into conflict with powerful church authorities. When a group of nuns becomes entangled in accusations surrounding his influence, Grandier finds himself at the center of a disturbing scandal that threatens his life.
As suspicion spreads and religious authority turns into a weapon, the film examines the destructive consequences of fanaticism, political manipulation, and institutional corruption. Directed by Ken Russell, this provocative historical drama confronts the darker side of faith and power through an intense story of persecution, hysteria, and injustice.