First Reformed (2018) — Screenplay
A small-town pastor's faith unravels after he meets a radical environmentalist and his pregnant wife, pulling him toward a dangerous mission.
- Written by
- Paul Schrader
- Genre
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Studio
- A24
- Length
- 88 pages
A masterclass in slow-burn tension and interior conflict, Schrader's restrained direction and precise dialogue chart a minister's psychological descent with unnerving clarity. The screenplay's deliberate pacing and stark visual metaphors reward close study of how faith, guilt, and radicalization intertwine in a quietly haunting character study.
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