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The Day of the White Lotus

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Historical drama centered around Theosophical Society, one of the most controversial organizations of the 19th century.

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Larry W This historical drama offers a compelling look at the enigmatic Theosophical Society and its founder, H.P. Blavatsky. The film weaves historical events with philosophical and mystical elements, set against the backdrop of 19th-century geopolitical tensions. The movie stands out with its impressive attention to detail in set design and period costumes, capturing the era's essence. The performances, particularly by Antropova, are lauded for their depth and authenticity. While the film’s intellectual dialogues might require close attention, the rich historical context and philosophical undertones make it a thought-provoking experience. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/14/24 Full Review Jerome V Movie depicts the Theosophical Society of America - an organization committed to exploring mysticism and the occult in the late 1880's. There were mediums in contact with the deceased/spirits who manifested via ectoplasm, and high society folks attended seances (Edison, Vanderbilt, etc. were real-life attendees). This movie details trance medium Madame Blavatsky, capably played by Lana Antropova. She is accompanied by 3 colleagues as they tour Europe and finally India, searching for answers to the occult happenings they witness. Worth watching. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/24 Full Review Catherine C Congrats to this full feature indie period piece! I was truly impressed with so much of this film, and what they put together. Its incredible what they were able to pull off- the set design/set dressing and costumes were wonderful! This is based off of true events and I highly recommend this film for anyone who is into historical dramas. I also really enjoyed the use of special effects in this one. It truly added to the mystery and intrigue in the story line- well done! It was evident that all the actors were game to play in telling this story- I particularly enjoyed the performance of Sandy Kim. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/24 Full Review Craig A My hat is off to the entire cast and crew of this thoroughly wonderful and enjoyable indie film. It is no easy task in shooting a period piece and yet these highly talented folks were able to do it masterfully well! The acting, storytelling, costuming and cinematography were all spot on! I have to give it for Lana Antropova who wrote, directed, produced and was the lead actress! Holy cow! How she was able to do all of these tasks at such a superb level is mind blowing. She was amazing as Madame Blavatsky. I thought the whole cast was terrific. They all did a wonderful job in my book. They were believable and fit their characters well. Bravo to all the talented folks that help put together this fine indie film! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Jen H This historical film is for everyone who is interested in HP Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society. Great acting, engaging story, sophisticated and entertaining. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Dave S Ham, wooden acting. Don't waste your time with this rubbish. I lasted five minutes. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Historical drama centered around Theosophical Society, one of the most controversial organizations of the 19th century.
Director
Duane Daniels
Screenwriter
Lana Antropova
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 29, 2022
Runtime
1h 23m