Interview during the 82nd edition of Venice International Film Festival with Mona Fastvold, director of the film “The testament of Ann Lee”, and actress Amanda Seyfried. The production, in competition in Venice Film Festival 2025, shows us the journey of the leader of a religious cult, in the middle of the XVIII century, from Europe to the United States.
During their interview with FRED Film Radio, our guests talked about the historical importance of Ann Lee, a women forgotten in our present that gave shape to a diverse and inclusive community. When asked by the opportunity to change the minds of the viewers with the film, Amanda Seyfried answered that she still believed in an audience that could relate strongly with the movies.
“The testament of Ann Lee” depicts the journey of the protagonist and the consolidation of the ‘shakerism’ in America. The film is a musical that extracts the lyrics for the songs from the prayers of the community. Alongside with Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie and Lewis Pullman are part of the cast.
Plot
An epic fable inspired by the life of Ann Lee, the founder of the Shakers, a radical religious movement that began in the late 1700s.
Werner Herzog, at the Venice Film Festival to present his last documentary "Ghost Elephants", also received the Lifetime Achievement award. We talked about both things , before the world premiere of the film
Interview with Noah Baumbach, director of "Jay Kelly", and actors Laura Dern and Adam Sandler. They talk about the similarities between their lifes and the film
Il direttore artistico della 82° Mostra di Venezia, Alberto Barbera, illustra il programma e ricorda come il cinema ci aiuti a capire cosa sta succedendo nel mondo
The dystopian beauty of "Amoeba" by Tan Siyou, a film about girls seeking agency in a sterile, all-white society blending youth rebellion with societal critique. A girl gang with dreams and strength.
Discover how the Marrakech International Film Festival showcases and promotes diverse Arab and African cinema, celebrating bold narratives and new talents on the global stage, through the words of its Artistic Director Remi Bonhomme.