All articles tagged with #the testament of ann lee
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Interview Magazine
Lewis Pullman, son of Bill Pullman, has built a steady acting career marked by diverse roles and a humble approach, and is poised to become a household name with his upcoming starring role in The Testament of Ann Lee, all while emphasizing hard work and authenticity.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by CNN
The article discusses the film 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' starring Amanda Seyfried, which explores the life of Mother Ann Lee, the founder of the Shakers, highlighting her leadership, beliefs, and human complexities, while also addressing challenges faced by female filmmakers in Hollywood.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by AP News
'The Testament of Ann Lee' is a bold, visually unique film featuring a powerful performance by Amanda Seyfried as the Shaker leader, blending history, spirituality, and musical elements in a challenging and visceral portrayal of Ann Lee's life and community.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by AV Club
The Testament Of Ann Lee is a visually striking and experimental historical drama that explores the ecstatic religious experiences of the 18th-century Shaker movement through musical sequences and a modern perspective on trauma and faith, starring Amanda Seyfried as Ann Lee.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Yahoo
Amanda Seyfried delivers her best career performance in the musical film The Testament of Ann Lee, embodying the visionary feminist and spiritual leader Ann Lee with intense physicality, emotional depth, and spiritual surrender, highlighting Lee's legacy of equality and community building.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Roger Ebert
The article reviews four diverse films showcased at Venice Film Festival 2025, all centered around intense emotions: Benny Safdie’s 'The Smashing Machine' about MMA fighter Mark Kerr, a documentary on Kim Novak’s career and life, Mona Fastvold’s 'The Testament of Ann Lee' about the Shaker founder, and Jim Jarmusch’s 'Father Mother Sister Brother' exploring family repressions. Each film delves into complex emotional landscapes, from triumph and vulnerability to faith and familial disconnect.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Amanda Seyfried received a standing ovation and emotional response at the Venice Film Festival for her role in 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' a film about the founder of the Shakers, which features musical and dance elements reflecting the religious sect's practices. The director Mona Fastvold expressed her personal connection to the story, highlighting themes of justice and transcendence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Amanda Seyfried's film 'The Testament of Ann Lee' received a 15-minute standing ovation at Venice, marking one of the festival's longest reactions, with Seyfried emotionally celebrating the success of the epic film about the founder of the Shaker movement.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Playlist
'The Testament of Ann Lee' is a visually compelling film by Mona Fastvold that explores the religious fervor of the Shakers through the transformative story of their leader, Ann Lee, with a standout performance by Amanda Seyfried, blending visceral religious rituals with musical elements to create a poetic and humanistic portrayal of faith and devotion.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
'The Testament of Ann Lee' is a divisive folk musical film directed by Mona Fastvold, featuring Amanda Seyfried as the religious leader Ann Lee, exploring the origins of the Shakers and their visceral, puritanical practices, with a focus on women's roles in religion and society, set against a backdrop of historical and spiritual upheaval.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Amanda Seyfried stars as Shakers founder Ann Lee in Mona Fastvold's film 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' a unique blend of music, movement, and historical storytelling, where Seyfried describes her experience as freeing and intense, supported by a creative team that embraced experimental filmmaking.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by IndieWire
Brady Corbet praises Mona Fastvold's ambitious $10 million film 'The Testament of Ann Lee' at Venice, emphasizing the value of authentic storytelling by individual creators over corporate influence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Amanda Seyfried stars in 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' a grandiose musical drama about the Shaker founder, directed by Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet, which faced challenges due to its niche subject and modest $10 million budget but aimed to deliver a powerful story about a female religious leader.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Amanda Seyfried discusses her role in 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' where she sings on screen for the first time since 'Mamma Mia 2,' describing the challenging and raw vocal process, her admiration for director Mona Fastvold, and her upcoming projects including a comedy with Sydney Sweeney.