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The Testament of Ann Lee

Dir. Mona Fastvold
Constellation
Sun 16 Nov - 16:30
Vue in the Light, Leeds
Screen 7
Past event
Sun 16 Nov
16:30
Past event

In this sweeping, lyrical epic, writer-director Mona Fastvold (The Brutalist) reimagines the life of Ann Lee, the visionary founder of the Shakers, who proclaimed herself the female incarnation of Christ.

 

Spanning from industrial Manchester to pre-revolutionary America, The Testament of Ann Lee vividly captures the ecstatic fervour of a movement built on song, devotion, and radical equality. Amanda Seyfried gives an electrifying career-best performance in this richly detailed period piece.

[Please note that The Testament of Ann Lee is a new addition to the LIFF 2025 programme and was not included in the printed guide.]

"The first half is the stuff of masterpieces. Composing her images in murky, oily imitation of Rembrandt, the director creates a convincing version of Lancashire torn between industrial modernity and apocalyptic mysticism." — Donald Clarke, Irish Times
Content Guidance


Contains sex scenes

Director Mona Fastvold
Running time 135 mins
Production year 2025
Country UK, USA
Language English
Courtesy of Disney
Premiere Status Northern Premiere

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