A Chair Fit for an Angel
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Maine International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond St-Jean
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond St-Jean
- Original Title
- A Chair Fit for an Angel
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Ciné Qua Non Média, Poetry in Motion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond St-Jean
Raymond St-Jean
Jean-François Lord
Philippe Ralet
Michel Ouellette
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond St-Jean
Director
Raymond St-Jean
Writer
Michel Ouellette
Producer
Philippe Ralet
Editor
Jean-François Lord
Director of Photography
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What is A Chair Fit for an Angel about?
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.
Who directed A Chair Fit for an Angel?
A Chair Fit for an Angel was directed by Raymond St-Jean.
Who stars in A Chair Fit for an Angel?
The principal cast of A Chair Fit for an Angel includes Jennifer Seguin, Tero Saarinen, Joel Cohen, Arnold Hadd, Christian Becksvoort.
When was A Chair Fit for an Angel released and how long is it?
A Chair Fit for an Angel was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.