SAINT MAUD director Rose Glass + stars Morfydd Clark, Jennifer Ehle | BFI London Film Festival 2019

The director and stars of Saint Maud, a psychological horror in which a mysterious nurse becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient, talk about making the film.
Having recently found God, self-effacing young nurse Maud (Morfydd Clark) is untiring in her spiritual devotion. Landing a job as full-time private carer, she arrives at the plush home of Amanda (Jennifer Ehle), a hedonistic dancer left frail from a chronic illness. While they could not be more different - Amanda’s taste for the extravagant being the antithesis of Maud’s pious values - the mismatched pair are intrigued by each other, slowly building a brittle bond of co-dependency. But when a chance encounter with a former colleague throws up hints of a dark past, it becomes clear there is more to sweet Maud than meets the eye. As Amanda’s self-indulgent behaviour escalates, tensions between the couple steadily grow, leaving Maud convinced that she has been sent to serve a higher purpose. Rose Glass’ gothic-tinged psychological drama is a wickedly playful piece of work, by turns insidiously creepy, darkly humorous and heartbreakingly sad. The two leads crackle with palpable chemistry, with Jennifer Ehle’s beautifully nuanced performance proving the perfect complement to Morfydd Clark’s star-making turn as the unsaintly Maud. Consistently upending expectations, this thrilling one-of-a-kind is an almost religious experience.
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[@pinkbeatle2012]

I can't wait to see what Rose glass does in the future

[@crippleized]

Agreed. This movie was stunning. I highly recommend some of E.M Cioran's books if you're interested in the psychology of Maud as a character. Especially his book "Tears and Saints".

[@cesaraugustoribasramirez7777]

Same!

[@samuelalexander1014]

Aye what a debut, she has a great cinematic mind

[@KaraFrances-il8mi]

Me 2 !!! Will it be yet even more trashy pathetic ultra violent Satanism commercials or gosh maybe a love story.............????? Who knows ! Lmfao

[@TheRealClankZoka]

She’s now released another film called Love Lie Bleeding, both films are great but LLB I do like more!

[@MF-CLIMB]

Absolutely stunning film. I think to me it’s a film about psychosis, very disturbing but an unsettling outcome of loneliness. I’m going to see it again next week.

[@KaraFrances-il8mi]

Hurry see the Satanism tutorial 6 more times !!!! 😂

[@jerryyanis]

@@KaraFrances-il8miWtf are you even yapping about? 😂

[@CodyChromeBand]

Morfydd Clark is a great find

[@paulnodalo9130]

Yeah really great.I can see her as the good girl in horror movies or psychological thrillers.Hope she likes these genres as her acting it suited to it.

[@CodyChromeBand]

@@paulnodalo9130 she's in the Lord of Rings show coming up from Amazon

[@mschell8022]

@@CodyChromeBand No way! Thats awesome

[@linzieloo1]

Which is totally crap and a insult to Toilkin

[@simonriley4131]

@@linzieloo1 your spelling of Tolkien is an insult to him too 💀💀

[@NP-ou5yt]

What is actually really lovely is that you can see the humility in these women, and to have that humility whilst producing such a perfect film tells you why it's so good.

[@KaraFrances-il8mi]

YES It's is SO fascinating how 3 obvious creepy tragic Satanists can manage to feign and smirk their way thru this humble interview so brilliantly !!!!! 😂👍

[@jerryyanis]

@@KaraFrances-il8miWhat does Satanism have anything to do with this video?

[@paulnodalo9130]

I saw it yesterday at vue cinema.I rate the film very highly and I am now a big fan of Rose Glass and Morfydd Clark.The movie is totally original and a refreshing change to the predictable horror movies of late.The ending of the movie is incredible and I know a good movie when i am still thinking about it days and weeks after leaving the cinema. Well done to all the cast and production.I will look forward to your future work.You can all be very proud of Saint Maud.

[@andyhall7032]

well said...I saw it last night at a late screening and found it to be genuinely disturbing...an incredible debut and wonderfully acted throughout

[@Mr1982bigman]

Agreed. I was dissapointed initially and then realised how good it was after the film finished. I saw it last night at vue and its been on mind since

[@meeeeels]

i love how engaged and passionate morfydd is in her character and the film

[@jaycollins2036]

This woman is on my radar. Saint Maud shook me like few horror movies have recently.

[@likmijnreet4542]

Great acting from the main actress. She has to go through such an extensive character development and portrays it brilliantly. Bravissima.

[@priyac7054]

Rose Glass is starting to get inside my head

[@nukexD]

I waited a whole year to see it because of COVID but it was well worth it! Loved everything about it! 🖤

[@Danguardace17]

Fantastic film Great performance, incredible direction a must see

[@Rotisiv]

Especially that ending omg

[@KidFresh71]

What an amazing and powerful film. Well acted, written and directed.

[@neondemon7617]

Stunning film.deeply disturbing and also very sad.

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

Brilliant movie! PTSD, loneliness, faith, there is so much going on here.

[@inferno0020]

what if Ari Aster and Rose Glass marry and have a child...? That will be the true Rosemary's, I mean, Roseari's Baby.

[@kabsantoor3251]

Underrated comment 😂

[@A-Disappointed-Horse]

With Robert Eggers as the wacky uncle. Dream family

[@a.t.3192]

@@A-Disappointed-Horse Jennifer Kent as the aunt lol.

[@DJ-qr7hk]

and darren aronofsky as the godfather

[@shashsrivas]

I love this thread 😂

[@bmorebob6624]

Just finished this. Incredible film! Everyone do yourselves a favor and watch it

[@a.t.3192]

This was one of the best films I've seen in years. It fucking _blows my mind_ how good this was, given it's a directorial debut. Along with Ari Aster, Robert Eggers and Jennifer Kent, Rose Glass will surely be noted in future as one of the great arthouse horror filmmakers of this generation of film. I can't wait to see what Glass does next.

[@mikemorrison1690]

I'm not the sort to normally pick up on things like fashion and accessories but Rose Glass is wearing the coolest looking earrings I've ever seen.

[@lukesbeans]

These women give me anxiety and I love it🥺

[@shenkaed]

Lol. Jennifer Ehele is a seasoned pro. The other two are still getting their bearings. I’d be hopeless. What a talented team though, an extraordinary film!

[@lilsbourne]

Ah, Jennifer is such a beauty❤ It's a little sad though that she lost her British accent, it was amazing

[@thaderpydog41]

felt so bad for mauds character

[@abandonshipproductions]

Finally got around to watching.. This movie is mind-blowingly good. One of my favorites in the genre of all time!! More people need to see this movie right now!!!!

[@alexkulungian8636]

I thought I was tripping when Morfydd mentioned Ingrid Goes West after watching it for the first time last night 😂 So interesting how two very films can be so anxiety-inducing in similar ways.

[@simontaverner3121]

One of the most powerful and haunting depictions of madness i have seen in a film

[@castawayonthemoon]

Just watched it and I’m so in love with it in every aspect. Reminds me of Darren Aronofsky’s directing.

[@onefootsteve5919]

Especially in that everything is pushed to the extreme at the end, like mother! and Black Swan. Good comparison.

[@castawayonthemoon]

@@onefootsteve5919 Yes! Everything goes downhill. No happy ending.

[@linzieloo1]

Requiem for a dream was his only good film all the rest is terrible, black swan was a joke

[@inferno0020]

Morfydd Clark and Jennifer Ehle are cuter than their characters in the film.

[@riskybiscutz]

Rose’s earrings are pretty neat

[@sylverscreamqueen]

The film is beautiful, terrifying and tragic Could have been cliche trope religious hysteria but this was so well done .. the performances are so pitch perfect it becomes intimate and emotionally driven and therefore we care about the characters and the dichotomy /contrasts that exist and that they each are marching towards death and dealing with the mystery of it and what life's purpose is etc in very different ways And like star-crossed lovers they are tied together and suffering And seeing the conflict that ultimately leads to such a tragic and horrifying ending is just stunning It is a brilliantly unsettling and sad psychological horror film. I applaud Rose and both actresses I won't soon forget this bizarre beautiful gem. PS the actress who plays Amanda reminds me of the great Sigourney Weaver

[@louiseemborong5852]

I'm just here to calm myself with that ending.

[@jaysmith5715]

LOL such a good ending seriously

[@marianar2948]

The Taxi Driver inspiration makes perfect sense 👀

[@linzieloo1]

Yeh when she copies the line about stomach cancer

[@ClintAndrewMusician]

I love the film! Definitely felt the Polanski influence. This film is beautifully photographed and acted as well!

[@pdzombie1906]

Women are making the best horror films nowadays, so exciting!!!!

[@a.t.3192]

Yeah, Rose Glass, Jennifer Kent, Ari Aster and Rob Eggers are by far the best talents in horror filmmaking today.

[@MsGrinny]

Brilliant! Absolutely stunning!

[@onefootsteve5919]

I think that Lady Macbeth is one of the best movies of last decade, and I do see the inspiration.

[@CrodolookslikeFrody]

It was fascinating that Morfydd voiced God.

[@shashsrivas]

Rose Glass, Ari Aster, Robert Eggers can form a cult.

[@onefootsteve5919]

*joins*

[@AngelinaX23]

I loved Saint Maud so much. Stories about religious psychosis are fascinating. A film that comes to mind is Breaking The Waves, another story about an isolated young woman who has an intensely personal relationship with God. In the late 70s we bought a house from a young man. There were two houses on the property and part of the deal was that he could live in the smaller one for a nominal rent for three years. We had been renting the larger house and he had been our landlord. He was a Christian and so was I and we often shared our faith with one another. At some point he became obsessed with the idea that he was a prophet. His vision was that he was to start his own church and my husband along with several of our male friends were to be the elders, his disciples. As a woman I was not included in the hierarchy even though I was more his friend than any of the others. The men did not accept that this guy was a prophet and in fact, they thought he was nuts. As his fantasy became more elaborate he got the notion that he needed to confess his sins. These "sins" consisted primarily of unhealthy sexual fantasies he had entertained about the children in the neighborhood, my two daughters included. He made the rounds confessing these lurid fantasies to neighbors he hardly knew. It turned the neighborhood into quite a turmoil. Another part of his delusion was that as a prophet he didn't have to pay rent anymore. This gave my husband the excuse to start eviction proceedings which took over 4 months to complete. Even after he was gone he would occasionally call me on the phone or even come by the house when he knew no one else wouldn't be home.

[@shashsrivas]

A24's horror movies are the real deal.

[@shenkaed]

Rose Glass is so talented! This was a really incredible debut. Straight up 10/10 from me. I do think it’s a shame she’s making the concept of the film so clear cut in these interviews, when it would be much more appropriate, given the themes, and the ending, to allow her viewers to interpret her work, rather than spelling it all out. I refer to the idea that Maud “has it all in her head”... people could’ve been interpreted that differently.

[@heliocarneiromartinssousaj2832]

Those actresses performance was great ,I am gonna try to watch the final scene tomorrow

[@nickymo]

Really illuminating few minutes of my time! Thanks so much!

[@cooldude2245]

Very profesional and well made/acting movie

[@alanhenry945]

Watched Saint Maud and Censor the last couple of days. Both fantastic films made by up and coming female directors with a strong vision. Fingers crossed they aren't seduced by Hollywood to make superhero films.

[@mochynddu723]

Rose's Pinhead earings!

[@Odin_Borson]

Morfydd looks like she might've been a very diligent, someone who observes things minutely, shy/introvert (?), obedient, studious student back in her school days.

[@fenggula7890]

I have the biggest crush on St Maud, no cap

[@kauansilva7176]

Morfydd’s voice so cute even in the movie

[@MLElf]

Banger of a film

[@DJ-qr7hk]

I really want to see the lists of films rose gave to morfydd and jennifer

[@BluefuelSystemsH2ogas]

3 Stones.... Heaving no Idea who's work just have Done!...... Thank you Lord for being so wise

[@lauraorsini73]

JENNIFER ELHE.....magnifique....

[@AngelinaX23]

Did anyone see Breaking the Waves? It was not a horror film, but the main characters share some commonalities in their intense relationships with God.

[@MadailinBurnhope]

great film

[@susannaaivajeedas9492]

I loved this film. It is beautiful and terrifying .

[@josejaviercarmona3414]

Gran film

[@davadh]

Looking forward to her future works for sure!

[@damianstarks3338]

These actresses are beautiful.

[@linzieloo1]

Jennifer Elle is

[@MetalCharlo]

Mike Flanagan, Rose Glass and Ari Aster walk into a bar... oh hell

[@AngelinaX23]

Then Robert Eggers and Darren Aronofsky join them.

[@amyclarke41]

ok a brill film

[@thomasgriffin2326]

Morfyd is beautiful

[@TheInnacity]

calypso. what a character ?

[@BarkingLondon]

Brilliant Film 9.5 /10. The only film it really truly has clear parallels with is Taxi Driver. The differences? The main character is female & the loneliness takes a highly religious paranormal anxiety ridden twist. The score is one of dark impending..... Well you'l sense, see & hear it. I'm trying to think of a better English made film (& I've seen many) & I currently can't. Also see It at night, lights off & sound up for the full on Saint Maud Experience. 🎬 👿 💃❤️🌟 😁

[@Xavier_Breaking_Bad]

It was refreshing that none of these talented people were trying to shove political and/ or feminism down our throats. It was straight up about the art of what they do, and I really liked this Movie. Hopefully it'll be more & just as entertaining to see them in the near future.

[@GeneralTerrorise]

i don’t know how i didn’t spot the polanski influences.. repulsion especially with the whole film being shot from inside the anxious mind of a lonely and troubled female i can see the links to rosemarys baby too but i love that this film doesnt got over the top on the references to the devil etc etc

[@linzieloo1]

Polanski Repulsion was brilliant and this film is far from that

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

Amanda is downright mean to Maud and she can't see it so she hits her it's a clash evil verses good spoiler Maud becomes deranged kills the evil then does a Saint martyrdom glass is well versed in cathol8cism and keeps it spooky indeed it is very p9nderous for a linda Blair formula movie

[@linzieloo1]

As Morfydd is from wales and speaks welsh, really dont understand what happened to her welsh accent? I understand for different roles you need to change your accent, but in real life?

[@fudge7545]

She still has her accent it's just not strong. I hear alot of Welsh accents like hers in london when they've been around other london so it's just lighter

[@linzieloo1]

It’s non existent many welsh actors keep their accents

[@AngelinaX23]

​@@linzieloo1who cares?

[@PeterMacansky]

[@DnVFMVs]

Galadreil

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

they forget she is pretty Welsh face time Celtics

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

it could be a Linda Blair trip demon type film women being mean to each other

[@frankgerman6762]

Is it just me or Rose Glass is like a kind of female version of Bowie 👀

[@linzieloo1]

How? Find that a very strange comment

[@AngelinaX23]

It's just you.

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

A female director now I get it it's a women film like Joan of arc do your homework cause the first n7rse yes like Mary Poppins says how I'd she bit of a stuck up can't Maud sho7lda let the demon burn but then therexwo7ldnt be a movie story

[@sangjeongkimcho293]

THE SCENE WHERE SHE GETS TOSSED BACK VIOLENTLY ONTO THE MIRROR & THE LAST SECOND OF THE MOVIE CAN'T BE RECONCILED- THEY WENT TOO MUCH INTO THE 'INCEPTION' TERRITORY WOULD HAVE BEEN A GREAT MOVIE BUT DROPPED TO A 'GOOD' BC OF THAT

[@ReneAensland]

You do know it was all in Maud's head right? None of that happened, there are no mirror pieces on the floor, it had to do that so you can see the ridiculousness of it all. It didn't happen.

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

Gripping film

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

order and bizzareness go hand in hand to blow your mind with bizzare images likexl8nda Blair in York seaside the m7sic is gang of 4 York I love a man in uniform groovy from women eyes

[@AngelinaX23]

Your comments sound very stupid. Go find something useful to do.

[@rossl5908]

Didn’t like it thought it was meh

[@maxyogi]

Fuglies. Australia has loads of these prowling around. Be wary.

[@those_cat_moves]

to use the term horror is quite an abuse in this case.

[@ILoveDavidLynch]

Horror is everywhere and in everything, I think horror in this case can describe the realism of what's happening to both characters in the film

[@Jack-uz9li]

We need Horror films like this. Horror when done well is a real treat.

[@a.t.3192]

It is horror. It's just not jump-scare horror. It's about real world issues - psychosis, isolation, self harm etc. If you want more traditional horror, go watch the conjuring or some shit.

[@tonypowell250]

How this film has so many positive reviews is beyond me. Utter garbage from start to finish. Not in the least bit scary, poor acting, dull storyline, awful CGI(especially the cartoon angel wings) and daft plot twist ending. More of a fantasy flick than a horror. Don't waste your time.

[@pronoun_dilemma]

The fact that you think the angel wings are meant to look real speaks volumes. Go back to watching Fast And Furious 7 and bask in the sewer of predictability.

[@tonypowell250]

@@pronoun_dilemmaThe fact you think this film was unpredictable speaks volumes. This film was predictable from start to finish. Saint Maud was advertised as a horror film but wasn't the least bit scary. I bet you get scared watching the Addams family 😂😂

[@razvanradoiu]

@@tonypowell250 maybe, just maybe, the movie has so many positive reviews because a lot of people like it. And just because you didn't that dosen't mean there is anything wrong with the movie, it's just not for you. Try to share your opinions more respectfuly next time.

[@pronoun_dilemma]

@@tonypowell250 I never said that the movie scared me. It didn't. I think it was wrongly advertised as a horror. It has some horror moments but i'd regard it more as a psychological thriller. It's a film about loneliness, faith and desperation, amongst other things. Poor acting? That's ridiculous. Superb performances. A Fantasy flick? You really didn't get it did you. I have a feeling you're the type to take films too literally. But that's fine. As long as you're happy.

[@shenkaed]

@@pronoun_dilemma fair enough on account of the fact it’s more of a psychological thriller than horror. other than that, it’s a remarkable film.

[@dwaynebain]

This movie was grade A TRASH!!!!!

[@stolkey2553]

lol

[@a.t.3192]

Go back to the conjuring or some bullshit lol

[@martacccc689]

I am nurse and I loved this movie😂😂😂I won't put spikes in my shoes though

[@Kittycakes22]

Brilliant film