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Shadowland (2024)

2024-11-29 · 1h 38m · FI
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Director Otso Tiainen’s fascinating study of an esoteric community hidden within the French Pyrenees begins by exploring the seekers drawn to this place, supposedly the home of the Holy Grail. However, it is the appearance of charismatic film director Richard Stanley that truly ignites the story. Before long, accusations about his conduct surface, and the residents find themselves caught in a battle for their very souls. The dangers of blind faith and the magnetic pull of certain personalities are put under the microscope in this breathtaking examination of a small microcosm of society forced to confront who they are when everything they believe is challenged. A vital film that urges us to scrutinize our heroes, SHADOWLAND is a must-see—not only to contextualize the inner battles we all face but also to finally see the truth laid bare.

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Kalle KinnunenWriterOtso TiainenDirector, Writer

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Richard StanleyRichard StanleySelf - FilmmakerAnaiya SophiaAnaiya SophiaSelf - PriestessUranieUranieSelf - SorcererScarlett AmarisScarlett AmarisSelf - WriterIranonIranonSelf - MageJill WinternitzJill WinternitzSelf - Scarlett Amaris (voice)Ildikó Csiky BorosIldikó Csiky BorosSelfChristy CampbellChristy CampbellSelf - Anaiya's NovicePete WilsonPete WilsonSelfLouLouSelfNicolas CageNicolas CageSelf (archive footage)Patton OswaltPatton OswaltSelf (archive footage)

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What is Shadowland about?

Director Otso Tiainen’s fascinating study of an esoteric community hidden within the French Pyrenees begins by exploring the seekers drawn to this place, supposedly the home of the Holy Grail. However, it is the appearance of charismatic film director Richard Stanley that truly ignites the story. Before long, accusations about his conduct surface, and the residents find themselves caught in a battle for their very souls. The dangers of blind faith and the magnetic pull of certain personalities are put under the microscope in this breathtaking examination of a small microcosm of society forced to confront who they are when everything they believe is challenged. A vital film that urges us to scrutinize our heroes, SHADOWLAND is a must-see—not only to contextualize the inner battles we all face but also to finally see the truth laid bare.

How long is Shadowland?

Shadowland has a runtime of 98 minutes.