Shadowland

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Otso Tiainen

Writers

Otso Tiainen, Kalle Kinnunen

Language

Finnish

Country

Finland

Release date

29 November 2024

Ensemble

Cast

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  Richard Stanley

  Self - Filmmaker

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  Anaiya Sophia

  Self - Priestess

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  Uranie

  Self - Sorcerer

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  Scarlett Amaris

  Self - Writer

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  Iranon

  Self - Mage

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  Nicolas Cage

  Self (archive footage)

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  Patton Oswalt

  Self (archive footage)

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  Jill Winternitz

  Self - Scarlett Amaris (voice)

• Ildikó Csiky Boros

  Self

• Christy Campbell

  Self - Anaiya's Novice

• Pete Wilson

  Self

• Lou

  Self