The Testament of Ann Lee

Mona Fastvold’s sublime film on revolutionary preacher Ann Lee is grounded by a metamorphic performance from Amanda Seyfried.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Director

    Mona Fastvold

  • Screenwriters

    Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet

  • With

    Amanda Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman

  • UK 2025. 135min

  • 70mm + Digital

  • Courtesy of

    Charades

  • Language

    English

Introduction

This epic, of grand scale and creative force, charts Lee’s impoverished childhood in Manchester to pre-revolutionary America, where her Shaker religion took root. Seyfried stuns alongside an impressive ensemble who shine in this richly textured world. Oscar winner Daniel Blumberg’s music, seamlessly navigates Lee’s story, which Fastvold (co-writer of The Brutalist) infuses with fervour and grace, bringing this incredible historical figure back into public view.

Kristy Matheson

The film will screen on 70mm on Wednesday 15 October 20:10 NFT1, and on Digital on Saturday 11 October 17:10 Curzon Mayfair.

Content warning

Contains scenes of sex.

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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