
Director Otso Tiainen’s fascinating study of an esoteric community hidden within the French Pyrenees begins by exploring the seekers drawn to this place, supposedly the home of the Holy Grail. However, it is the appearance of charismatic film director Richard Stanley that truly ignites the story. Before long, accusations about his conduct surface, and the residents find themselves caught in a battle for their very souls. The dangers of blind faith and the magnetic pull of certain personalities are put under the microscope in this breathtaking examination of a small microcosm of society forced to confront who they are when everything they believe is challenged. A vital film that urges us to scrutinize our heroes, SHADOWLAND is a must-see—not only to contextualize the inner battles we all face but also to finally see the truth laid bare.
Directed by Otso Tiainen
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Richard Stanley
Self - Filmmaker

Anaiya Sophia
Self - Priestess

Uranie
Self - Sorcerer

Scarlett Amaris
Self - Writer

Iranon
Self - Mage

Jill Winternitz
Self - Scarlett Amaris (voice)
Ildikó Csiky Boros
Self
Christy Campbell
Self - Anaiya's Novice
Pete Wilson
Self
Lou
Self

Nicolas Cage
Self (archive footage)

Patton Oswalt
Self (archive footage)
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