SHADOWLAND

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In a hidden land of magic and make-believe, seekers of the Holy Grail must confront dark truths about a former Hollywood filmmaker who claims to be a prophet.

Leave your troubled past behind and get a fresh start in the hidden enclave nestled in the French Pyrenees, where magic and witchcraft are woven into daily life. This remote region attracts a motley crew of people, including priestess Anaiya, sorcerer Uranie and chaos magician Iranon, who eschew modernity and try to transform from their former troubled personas, embracing the local occult-tinged faith. Former Hollywood filmmaker Richard Stanley finds himself in the region, too, after losing everything in the film industry, self-manifesting as a spiritual leader in the community. When shocking allegations of Stanley's past domestic abuse are brought into light, his local admirers must confront the true nature of their beloved chosen home. Is the region truly transformative, or have they been ruthlessly manipulated by a false prophet?

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Beyond Fest 2024
Imagine Film Festival 2024
Night Visions International Film Festival 2024

DIRECTOR'S BIO
Otso Tiainen directed his first music videos for major Finnish artists in his early twenties. After a career in commercials, he created and directed SAMI YAFFA – SOUND TRACKER, an award-winning travelogue documentary series that follows musician Sami Yaffa (New York Dolls, Hanoi Rocks) on journeys around the world. Three seasons of SAMI YAFFA – SOUND TRACKER (2014- 2016) were produced for Finland’s public broadcaster Yle and acquired for select territories by Netflix. He followed with two seasons of visual arts documentary series MEERI KOUTANIEMI – IRTI KUVASTA (2021-2023). SHADOWLAND is his first feature documentary film.