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Hell Takes the Form of State Repression in 1971’s “The Devils”

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Hell Takes the Form of State Repression in 1971’s “The Devils”
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Before Derek Jarman became known for his anachronistic, queer film adaptations of the lives of Saint Sebastian, Caravaggio, Edward II, and even the Passion of Jesus, the English artist and activist worked as a set designer. This facet of Jarman, who died from AIDS-related illnesses in 1994, has recently come to the fore with the hyped release of the 4K restoration of Ken Russell's scandalous 1971 horror film The Devils, screening at the IFC Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Nitehawk ci

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