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Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

It felt feral!' The dance dynamo behind The Testament of Ann Lee's sweat-soaked rituals

Choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall created ecstatic dance rituals for a film about Ann Lee, the 18th-century Shaker leader, drawing parallels between religious visions and artistic creativity.
Film
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

In 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' Budapest Doubles as the Birthplace of Shakerism

Production recreated authentic Shaker life in Budapest by building furniture and sets from scratch, blending historical research, Hungarian artisanship, and musical storytelling.
Film
fromVulture
5 months ago

I've Never Seen Anything Like The Testament of Ann Lee

A reimagined biographical musical immerses viewers in 18th-century Shaker origins through anachronistic spirituals, hybrid dance, lush 70-mm visuals, and visceral physicality.
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