PLOT : Seven Veils” is a captivating cinematic journey delving into the intricate layers of Jeanine’s life. As a talented theatre director, she faces the daunting task of reviving “Salomé,” a seminal work from her past intertwined with memories of her former lover and mentor. In the midst of gruelling rehearsals, Jeanine’s past romance and childhood traumas begin to intertwine with the opera’s narrative, pushing the boundaries of her sanity and marriage. Amidst personal struggles, including her husband’s infidelity and the turmoil of her cast and crew, Jeanine finds solace in the production, using it as a powerful tool to confront her unresolved emotions.
Atom Egoyan. Celebrated Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan was born in Cairo, Egypt. Raised in Western Canada, Egoyan found his passion for visual storytelling after creating his short film "Lust of a Eunuch" (1977). His body of work - including theatre, music, and art installations - delves into issues of memory, displacement, and the impact of technology and media on modern life. He gained recognition at the Sundance Film Festival for his early works before achieving commercial success with "Exotica (1994). "The Sweet Hereafter" (1997) earned him two Academy Award nominations, including Best Director, and "Chloe" (2009) became his highest-grossing film. Egoyan has won prizes at worldwide film festivals, including the Grand Prix from the Cannes Film Festival.
Length 1h 47min
Year 2023
Cast
Amanda Seyfried, Rebecca Liddiard, Douglas Smith, Mark O’Brien, Vinessa Antoine, Amber Braid, Michael Kupfer-Radecky,
Distribution Elevation Pictures
Production Rhombus Media, Ego Film Arts, Téléfilm Canada, Ontario Creates