“I find that gap really interesting,” explained Glass, speaking in London last March before the film’s U.S. release date was pushed back several times. Glass and her producers were aware that the film’s success or failure hinged on whether they could find the right Maud, and casting Clark immediately felt inevitable. I’ve always thought, ‘What if I suddenly believed in God?’ ”“Saint Maud” stars Jennifer Ehle, left, and Morfydd Clark are pictured with director Rose Glass, center, at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. “Each of them misguidedly thinks they can help the other, and they just both completely misunderstand each other,” Glass explained. Those are the times when it’s really fun to serve somebody’s vision.”Although “Saint Maud” reflects on faith, in this case Christian faith, it’s not necessarily a rumination on religion.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 14, 2021 21:56 UTC