Mona Fastvold and Amanda Seyfried discussed their efforts to change a “male-dominated” industry and promote “female leadership” through Venice Competition title The Testament Of Ann Lee .

“It’s interesting talking about female leadership right now,” said Fastvold, opening the press conference for the film ahead of its world premiere this afternoon in Venice.

“Trying to create a piece of art in a business that’s very male-dominated, I’m always trying to create a community on set that is a bit different, and to create a culture that is nurturing, that is kind, that has a lot of empathy for everyone on my sets.”

Co-written by Fastvold and her partner Brady Corbet, Ann Lee tells the story of the eponymous founder and leader of the Shakers religious sect in the 18 th century – a rare f

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