It is located 30km (19mi) south of the town of Chinon and 25km to the east of the town Thouars. The area south of Loudun is the place of origin of a significant portion of the Acadians, one of the early founding people of New France in Canada.
Demographics
Sights
An ancient town, Loudun contains numerous old streets, and buildings and monuments of which five are Government-listed monuments. It is also the location of a vicus type archaeological site.
Loudun possessions
Loudun was the site of hysteria concerning the supposed mass possession of nuns by the Devil in 1634.
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The Demonic Possession Of The Nuns Of Loudun
When a convent of sister nuns became hysterical, some of the priests began performing exorcisms on the nuns. When asked who possessed them, one of the nuns spoke out in a deep voice "Urban Grandier". Father Urban Grandier, that is. Check out our new video involving some possessed nuns and a father betrayed by his clergy in this crazy true story.
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A review of the 1971 film The Devils is detailed below.
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Baron Jean de Laubardemont arrives with orders to demolish the Walls of Loudun, overriding Grandier's orders to stop. Grandier summons the town's soldiers and forces Laubardemont to back down pending the arrival of an order for the demolition from King Louis.
Hell will hold no surprises for them . . .
1971 was quite a year for controversial films – from Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian A Clockwork Orange to Sam Peckinpah’s blood drenched Straw Dogs to Luchino Visconti’s adaption of Death In Venice, but none had the impact of Ken Russell’s historical drama The Devils which graphically portrayed violence, ...
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The Devils of Loudun - Urbain Grandier and the Possessed Nuns of Loudun
Urbain Grandier was a priest in France during the 1600s who was burned at the stake for being a witch. Unfortunately for him it was more a political murder in which 17 nuns were coerced into pretending to be possessed and under his control.
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In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by a sexually repressed nun.
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The Satanist Priest | Urbain Grandier
Today's video will be about the Satanist Priest Urbain Grandier. This case is especially disturbing as there is a handwritten pact with the devil which Urbain allegedly used to acquire his powers with sorcery and the black arts.
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8 lieux pour découvrir Loudun et ses alentours - My Loire Valley
Loudun is a small town in France about midway between the ancient and romantic cities of Tours and Poitiers. It is now a quiet town, but in the 17th century, Loudon was a bustling city. It was rich in points of interest, preëminent among which were its castle and its convent.
It was from the convent that the devils were let loose to plague the good people of Loudun. For upwards of a fortnight, it appeared, several of the nuns, including the Mother Superior, had been tormented by specters and frightful visions. Latterly they had given every evidence of being possessed by evil spirits.
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A review of the 1971 film The Devils is detailed below.
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A review of the 1971 film The Devils is detailed below.
For all other clips from this movie please see my playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLt5qtosTj5Oa2NmjfxZuyXXi1ECm1GOh
Baron Jean de Laubardemont arrives with orders to demolish the Walls of Loudun, overriding Grandier's orders to stop. Grandier summons the town's soldiers and forces Laubardemont to back down pending the arrival of an order for the demolition from King Louis.
Hell will hold no surprises for them . . .
1971 was quite a year for controversial films – from Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian A Clockwork Orange to Sam Peckinpah’s blood drenched Straw Dogs to Luchino Visconti’s adaption of Death In Venice, but none had the impact of Ken Russell’s historical drama The Devils which graphically portrayed violence, sexuality and religion in a way that hasn’t been seen before or since. The Devils has often been recognised as one of the most controversial films of all time by numerous critics and publications.
The Devils caused an uproar from censors, was banned in numerous countries whilst being heavily edited in other countries, where the original uncut version has still not been shown. The explicit sexual and violent content, paired with its commentary on religious institutions, resulted in significant censorship across most countries which still continues today.
The film tells the true story of the possession of the nuns in Loudun in 17th century France and the fall of the Roman Catholic priest Urbain Grandier who was accused of witchcraft.
At the films’ heart is the political grab for power by Cardinal Richelieu by trying to influence King Louis XIII that the fortifications of cities throughout France should be demolished to prevent Protestants from rising up. Louis agrees, but forbids Richelieu from carrying out demolitions in the town of Loudun having made a promise to its Governor not to damage the town.
Meanwhile, in Loudun, the Governor has died, leaving control of the city to Urbain Grandier, a dissolute, proud and popular priest who champions the defence of the town.
https://youtu.be/AEqrmPOTW1M
Ultimately, Grandier is falsely accused of witchcraft which is fanned by the local convent abbess Sister Jeanne des Anges a neurotic hunchback, who is sexually obsessed with him. In the meantime the nuns of her convent degenerate into a possessed frenzy which calls for an inquisitor to be summoned who commences interrogations of those possessed.
Grandier is brought to trial, which is nothing more than a show trial.
https://youtu.be/9N3X_bLoRA0
His fate is sealed and after being found guilty is subjected to horrendous tortures to force his confession and then he is executed by being burnt at the stake; whereupon at his death the walls of Loudun are then blown up.
https://youtu.be/lM0SZVSGGPk
The film also arguably boasts Oliver Reed’s best performance on film. Reed had a prodigious talent which he dissipated over the years with his infamous boozy antics, but here he is full of passion and conviction, in a totally memorable performance.
It would be fair to say that The Devils is not for everyone. It’s hysterical nature, the confronting violence and the combination of religious themes and violent sexual imagery make it a serious challenge for viewers.
WW Movie Clips
A review of the 1971 film The Devils is detailed below.
For all other clips from this movie please see my playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLt5qtosTj5Oa2NmjfxZuyXXi1ECm1GOh
Baron Jean de Laubardemont arrives with orders to demolish the Walls of Loudun, overriding Grandier's orders to stop. Grandier summons the town's soldiers and forces Laubardemont to back down pending the arrival of an order for the demolition from King Louis.
Hell will hold no surprises for them . . .
1971 was quite a year for controversial films – from Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian A Clockwork Orange to Sam Peckinpah’s blood drenched Straw Dogs to Luchino Visconti’s adaption of Death In Venice, but none had the impact of Ken Russell’s historical drama The Devils which graphically portrayed violence, sexuality and religion in a way that hasn’t been seen before or since. The Devils has often been recognised as one of the most controversial films of all time by numerous critics and publications.
The Devils caused an uproar from censors, was banned in numerous countries whilst being heavily edited in other countries, where the original uncut version has still not been shown. The explicit sexual and violent content, paired with its commentary on religious institutions, resulted in significant censorship across most countries which still continues today.
The film tells the true story of the possession of the nuns in Loudun in 17th century France and the fall of the Roman Catholic priest Urbain Grandier who was accused of witchcraft.
At the films’ heart is the political grab for power by Cardinal Richelieu by trying to influence King Louis XIII that the fortifications of cities throughout France should be demolished to prevent Protestants from rising up. Louis agrees, but forbids Richelieu from carrying out demolitions in the town of Loudun having made a promise to its Governor not to damage the town.
Meanwhile, in Loudun, the Governor has died, leaving control of the city to Urbain Grandier, a dissolute, proud and popular priest who champions the defence of the town.
https://youtu.be/AEqrmPOTW1M
Ultimately, Grandier is falsely accused of witchcraft which is fanned by the local convent abbess Sister Jeanne des Anges a neurotic hunchback, who is sexually obsessed with him. In the meantime the nuns of her convent degenerate into a possessed frenzy which calls for an inquisitor to be summoned who commences interrogations of those possessed.
Grandier is brought to trial, which is nothing more than a show trial.
https://youtu.be/9N3X_bLoRA0
His fate is sealed and after being found guilty is subjected to horrendous tortures to force his confession and then he is executed by being burnt at the stake; whereupon at his death the walls of Loudun are then blown up.
https://youtu.be/lM0SZVSGGPk
The film also arguably boasts Oliver Reed’s best performance on film. Reed had a prodigious talent which he dissipated over the years with his infamous boozy antics, but here he is full of passion and conviction, in a totally memorable performance.
It would be fair to say that The Devils is not for everyone. It’s hysterical nature, the confronting violence and the combination of religious themes and violent sexual imagery make it a serious challenge for viewers.
WW Movie Clips
Urbain Grandier was a priest in France during the 1600s who was burned at the stake for being a witch. Unfortunately for him it was more a political murder in w...
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In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within ...
In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by a sexually repressed nun.
In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by a sexually repressed nun.
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Today's video will be about the Satanist Priest Urbain Grandier. This case is especially disturbing as there is a handwritten pact with the devil which Urbain a...
Today's video will be about the Satanist Priest Urbain Grandier. This case is especially disturbing as there is a handwritten pact with the devil which Urbain allegedly used to acquire his powers with sorcery and the black arts.
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Today's video will be about the Satanist Priest Urbain Grandier. This case is especially disturbing as there is a handwritten pact with the devil which Urbain allegedly used to acquire his powers with sorcery and the black arts.
All credit for the music goes to: Myuu
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rILdN...
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Loudun is a small town in France about midway between the ancient and romantic cities of Tours and Poitiers. It is now a quiet town, but in the 17th century, Lo...
Loudun is a small town in France about midway between the ancient and romantic cities of Tours and Poitiers. It is now a quiet town, but in the 17th century, Loudon was a bustling city. It was rich in points of interest, preëminent among which were its castle and its convent.
It was from the convent that the devils were let loose to plague the good people of Loudun. For upwards of a fortnight, it appeared, several of the nuns, including the Mother Superior, had been tormented by specters and frightful visions. Latterly they had given every evidence of being possessed by evil spirits.
Loudun is a small town in France about midway between the ancient and romantic cities of Tours and Poitiers. It is now a quiet town, but in the 17th century, Loudon was a bustling city. It was rich in points of interest, preëminent among which were its castle and its convent.
It was from the convent that the devils were let loose to plague the good people of Loudun. For upwards of a fortnight, it appeared, several of the nuns, including the Mother Superior, had been tormented by specters and frightful visions. Latterly they had given every evidence of being possessed by evil spirits.
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A review of the 1971 film The Devils is detailed below.
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Baron Jean de Laubardemont arrives with orders to demolish the Walls of Loudun, overriding Grandier's orders to stop. Grandier summons the town's soldiers and forces Laubardemont to back down pending the arrival of an order for the demolition from King Louis.
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1971 was quite a year for controversial films – from Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian A Clockwork Orange to Sam Peckinpah’s blood drenched Straw Dogs to Luchino Visconti’s adaption of Death In Venice, but none had the impact of Ken Russell’s historical drama The Devils which graphically portrayed violence, sexuality and religion in a way that hasn’t been seen before or since. The Devils has often been recognised as one of the most controversial films of all time by numerous critics and publications.
The Devils caused an uproar from censors, was banned in numerous countries whilst being heavily edited in other countries, where the original uncut version has still not been shown. The explicit sexual and violent content, paired with its commentary on religious institutions, resulted in significant censorship across most countries which still continues today.
The film tells the true story of the possession of the nuns in Loudun in 17th century France and the fall of the Roman Catholic priest Urbain Grandier who was accused of witchcraft.
At the films’ heart is the political grab for power by Cardinal Richelieu by trying to influence King Louis XIII that the fortifications of cities throughout France should be demolished to prevent Protestants from rising up. Louis agrees, but forbids Richelieu from carrying out demolitions in the town of Loudun having made a promise to its Governor not to damage the town.
Meanwhile, in Loudun, the Governor has died, leaving control of the city to Urbain Grandier, a dissolute, proud and popular priest who champions the defence of the town.
https://youtu.be/AEqrmPOTW1M
Ultimately, Grandier is falsely accused of witchcraft which is fanned by the local convent abbess Sister Jeanne des Anges a neurotic hunchback, who is sexually obsessed with him. In the meantime the nuns of her convent degenerate into a possessed frenzy which calls for an inquisitor to be summoned who commences interrogations of those possessed.
Grandier is brought to trial, which is nothing more than a show trial.
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His fate is sealed and after being found guilty is subjected to horrendous tortures to force his confession and then he is executed by being burnt at the stake; whereupon at his death the walls of Loudun are then blown up.
https://youtu.be/lM0SZVSGGPk
The film also arguably boasts Oliver Reed’s best performance on film. Reed had a prodigious talent which he dissipated over the years with his infamous boozy antics, but here he is full of passion and conviction, in a totally memorable performance.
It would be fair to say that The Devils is not for everyone. It’s hysterical nature, the confronting violence and the combination of religious themes and violent sexual imagery make it a serious challenge for viewers.
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Urbain Grandier was a priest in France during the 1600s who was burned at the stake for being a witch. Unfortunately for him it was more a political murder in which 17 nuns were coerced into pretending to be possessed and under his control.
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In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by a sexually repressed nun.
Today's video will be about the Satanist Priest Urbain Grandier. This case is especially disturbing as there is a handwritten pact with the devil which Urbain allegedly used to acquire his powers with sorcery and the black arts.
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Loudun is a small town in France about midway between the ancient and romantic cities of Tours and Poitiers. It is now a quiet town, but in the 17th century, Loudon was a bustling city. It was rich in points of interest, preëminent among which were its castle and its convent.
It was from the convent that the devils were let loose to plague the good people of Loudun. For upwards of a fortnight, it appeared, several of the nuns, including the Mother Superior, had been tormented by specters and frightful visions. Latterly they had given every evidence of being possessed by evil spirits.
It is located 30km (19mi) south of the town of Chinon and 25km to the east of the town Thouars. The area south of Loudun is the place of origin of a significant portion of the Acadians, one of the early founding people of New France in Canada.
Demographics
Sights
An ancient town, Loudun contains numerous old streets, and buildings and monuments of which five are Government-listed monuments. It is also the location of a vicus type archaeological site.
Loudun possessions
Loudun was the site of hysteria concerning the supposed mass possession of nuns by the Devil in 1634.
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At Munich’s prestigious opera house, the Russian-born Vladimir Jurowski has broadened the repertoire while rooting his work in political awareness ... .