2023-08-08 11:36:37
By Le Figaro with AFP
Posted 28 minutes ago, Updated 10 minutes ago
Director William Friedkin (left) and Guillermo Del Toro (right). Guillermo Del Toro on X (ex-Twitter).
The world of cinema reacted to the death of the master of horror, the director of The Exorcist, who disappeared on Monday.
Tributes have multiplied on the networks since the death of William Friedkin, American director of L’Exorciste in 1973. The master of horror, oscar winner for his film French Connection in 1971, was hailed by personalities from the world of cinema.
“Cinema has lost a true expert and I have lost a dear, loyal, true friend”said director Guillermo del Toro, on social networks, praising the work of “one of the gods of cinema”.
William Friedkin est “one of the most impactful filmmakers of all time”assured Eli Roth, actor and director of horror films, assuring on Instagram that the filmmaker had “changed the course of (his) life.”
American producer Jason Blum, who is preparing a sequel to The Exorcist said to himself,personally accountable» envers William Friedkin. «More than other filmmakers, he changed both the way directors approach horror films, and the perception of these films in general culture.“, he assured in a press release, welcoming “the body of work he leaves behind».
“A deeply talented filmmaker”
«Very sad to learn of the death of William Friedkin, a deeply talented filmmaker“, reacted bestselling novelist Stephen King, declaring: “The Exorcist is great, but for me the real classic is Sorcerer (The Convoy of Fear, editor’s note)another film by the master.
“A true master of cinema. I was extremely lucky to have met the legend. He had a profound influence on my life and career. Thank you William Friedkin”said on X (formerly Twitter), Sean Baker, director of The Florida Project et Red Rocket .
«A master of cinema is gone“, added Mark Hamill, the interpreter of Luke Skywalker in the saga Star Wars . «His legacy will last forever. Thank you Mr. Friedkin“, he continued.
William Friedkin leaves a wife, former producer Sherry Lansing, and two sons.
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