The first trailer for Mona Fastvold ‘s historical drama The Testament of Ann Lee has been released.

Amanda Seyfried stars as the titular character, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. The movie follows the irrepressible leader, who espoused gender and social equality while believing herself to be the female incarnation of Christ. The movie features more than a dozen original Shaker hymns which are transformed into ecstatic “movements,” with choreography from Celia Rowlson-Hall ( Vox Lux ) and music by Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg ( The Brutalist ).

The film received a 15 1/2-minute ovation at its Venice debut. with many critics praising Oscar nominee Seyfried’s performance in particular.

In Deadline’s review out of Venice, Damon Wise wrote “ The

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