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2018 · 113 min · R

First Reformed

Directed by Paul Schrader · Drama

First Reformed (2018) is a Drama film, directed by Paul Schrader set in New York State during the 2010s. It runs 113 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of faith / religion, environmental collapse, and madness / loss of sanity play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Brian Williams
Cinematography
Alexander Dynan
Cast
Ethan HawkeAmanda SeyfriedCedric the EntertainerVictoria HillPhilip EttingerMichael GastonBill HoagKristin Villanueva

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York State
Setting
Rural
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Themes
Faith / ReligionEnvironmental CollapseMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
BleakMelancholicContemplativeTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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