description First Reformed Overview
First Reformed depicts the struggles of a rural Protestant minister confronting personal grief and broader societal anxieties. The film follows his internal conflict as he questions faith amidst escalating despair within his congregation and his own troubled history. Ethan Hawke portrays the character navigating existential crises in upstate New York.
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info First Reformed Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2017 |
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Who stars in First Reformed?
The film stars Ethan Hawke as Reverend Ernst Toller, alongside Amanda Seyfried who plays Mary, a pregnant parishioner. Hawke's performance earned him widespread critical praise and an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
What church is featured in First Reformed?
The movie centers on the fictional First Reformed Church, a small, historical Congregationalist church in upstate New York. The church is nearing its 250th anniversary and serves more as a tourist attraction with a tiny congregation.
Who directed First Reformed?
The movie was directed by Paul Schrader, who is famous for writing the screenplay for *Taxi Driver*. The film's style draws heavy inspiration from the transcendental filmmaking of directors like Robert Bresson.
What is Reverend Toller struggling with in First Reformed?
Toller is experiencing a profound crisis of faith fueled by the death of his son in the Iraq War and his subsequent alcoholism. His despair deepens after interacting with Mary and her radical environmentalist husband, leading him to contemplate an act of extreme violence.
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