A moving historical drama about being pulled in different directions between the past, present and future, As In Heaven is a dark feminist fairy tale with a real sting in the tail.

As In Heaven is an ambitious calling card, and technically accomplished in what it sets out to do.

Tea Lindeburg’s debut feature, “As in Heaven” (or “Du som er i himlen”), is a beautifully shot period piece that tackles religion intertwined with conflicting faiths, individuality, and gregarious progress.

The varied stylistic resources and well-handled performances lend splendor and thickness to a film that, in other hands, could've been reduced to a morose chronicle of customs and manners. [Full review in Spanish]