Overview
- Directed by Mona Fastvold from a Brady Corbet screenplay, the film portrays 18th‑century Shaker founder Ann Lee and her creation of a utopian community.
- Critics single out Amanda Seyfried’s trance-driven, physically taxing turn, built on about eight months of preparation including a Manchester accent and memorized choreography.
- Reviewers describe an ambitious, sensory approach that leans on choral dance and ecstatic worship to immerse viewers in Shaker ritual.
- While the craft and direction draw admiration, several reviews note a perceived distance from the protagonist’s inner life.
- France lists a March 11 release, with reported runtimes ranging from roughly 2h10 to 2h17.