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Film 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Premieres with Amanda Seyfried

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  • Amanda Seyfried stars in the new film 'The Testament of Ann Lee' about the Shaker movement.
  • The film is directed by Mona Fastvold and has a runtime of 137 minutes.
  • It features musical and dance scenes, with Seyfried reportedly dominating the performance.

The film 'The Testament of Ann Lee' premiered, featuring Amanda Seyfried in a leading role. Directed by Mona Fastvold, the movie is a drama/musical about the Shaker religious movement's journey to America, with a runtime of 137 minutes. Seyfried portrays Ann Lee, a religious leader from 18th-century Manchester, in a performance that reportedly dominates the film with her singing and depiction of sexual and religious ecstasy.

The film includes scenes of song and dance, with music by Daniel Blumberg and choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall. It is showing at locations including Fyrisbiografen, NF Bio Gränby, and Filmstaden Luxe. Other cast members include Christopher Abbott, Thomasin McKenzie, and Lewis Pullman.

The screenplay was written by Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet.

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