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A Chair Fit for an Angel (2014)

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DocumentaryMusic

Directed by Raymond St-Jean

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

1h 15m

Language

EN

Release

March 1, 2014

Director

Raymond St-Jean

Official Trailer

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Overview

For two hundred years, the Shakers have been America's most successful utopian society. While seeking harmony, order and perfection in every aspect of their lives, they built minimalistic furniture and buildings that influenced modern design. The Shakers wrote songs of exquisite beauty and danced to...

Cast

Jennifer Seguin

Jennifer Seguin

Narrator (voice)

Tero Saarinen

Tero Saarinen

Self

Joel Cohen

Joel Cohen

Self

Arnold Hadd

Arnold Hadd

Self

Christian Becksvoort

Christian Becksvoort

Self

Anne Azéma

Anne Azéma

Self

Satu Halttunen

Satu Halttunen

Self

Henrikki Heikkilä

Henrikki Heikkilä

Self

Ninu Lindfors

Ninu Lindfors

Self

Carl Knif

Carl Knif

Self

Sini Länsivuori

Sini Länsivuori

Self

Pekka Louhio

Pekka Louhio

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Chair Fit for an Angel (2014), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

For two hundred years, the Shakers have been America's most successful utopian society. While seeking harmony, order and perfection in every aspect of their lives, they built minimalistic furniture and buildings that influenced modern design. The Shakers wrote songs of exquisite beauty and danced to the point of ecstasy during their religious meetings. Inspired by this music and dance, choreographer Tero Saarinen created Borrowed Light, a dance piece about communal life and individual sacrifice. Shot in Finland and the United States, featuring interviews and excerpts from Borrowed Light, this documentary explore the cultural legacy of this religious group devoted to creating heaven on earth.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Chair Fit for an Angel. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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