A Chair Fit for an Angel (2014)

A Chair Fit for an Angel (2014) poster

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.

Director: Raymond St-Jean
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jean-François Lord
Editing: Philippe Ralet
Production: Ciné Qua Non Média, Poetry in Motion
Country: Canada, Finland
Original Language: en

Keywords

dance, christianity, craftsmanship, asceticism, art documentary, shakers

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
A Chair Fit for an Angel stars Jennifer Seguin, Tero Saarinen, Joel Cohen, Arnold Hadd, Christian Becksvoort, Anne Azéma.
How long is A Chair Fit for an Angel?
A Chair Fit for an Angel has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is A Chair Fit for an Angel?
A Chair Fit for an Angel is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was A Chair Fit for an Angel produced?
A Chair Fit for an Angel was produced in Canada, Finland.