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Higher Ground

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Original title

Higher Ground

Year

2011

Running time

109 min.

Country

United States

Director

Vera Farmiga

Screenwriter

Carolyn Briggs, Tim Metcalfe. Book: Carolyn Briggs

Cast

Music

Alec Puro

Cinematography

Michael McDonough

Producer

The Group Entertainment, BCDF Pictures

Genre

Drama | Biography. Religion. Independent Film (US)

Synopsis

Charting one woman’s spiritual journey through life while exploring and embracing her own humanity, Higher Ground is that rare film that is rich in ideas but also charged with emotion. As a child growing up in the 1960s, Corinne’s defining feature is her sense of inadequacy. When she reaches high school, her home life begins to unravel, driving her into the arms of Ethan, a guitarist in a local band. An event propels them to join a small fundamentalist community where they find meaning and stability. But some of its more conservative tenets leave Corinne unsettled, driving her into a profound crisis of faith that turns her world upside down. Vera Farmiga gives yet another richly nuanced performance, but this time she unleashes her equally formidable talent behind the camera as well. She tackles complex issues with sophistication and graceful insight, crafting a moving story about the transformative powers of faith and doubt. (From Sundance.org)

Awards: 2011: Gotham Awards: Nominated for Best New Director

2011: Sundance Film Festival: nominated to Grand Jury Prize - Best Picture U.S..

2011: Satellite Awards: nominated to Best Actress.

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Critics' reviews

"Sometimes it slips too easily into satire, but at least it's nuanced satire based on true believers who are basically nice and good people. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: rogerebert.com

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Higher Ground

2011

Vera Farmiga

4.8

(283)