Having recently found God, self-effacing young nurse Maud arrives at a plush home to care for Amanda, a hedonistic dancer left frail from a chronic illness. 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.
A devout palliative care nurse becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient. As her faith intensifies, her actions become increasingly extreme, blurring the lines between divine mission and psychological delusion. She believes she is divinely guided to perform a sacred duty, leading her down a path of self-destruction and horrific confrontation.
Saint Maud was widely acclaimed by critics, particularly for its powerful performances, atmospheric direction, and unsettling exploration of faith and mental health. It was praised for its unique blend of psychological horror and religious commentary, establishing Rose Glass as a significant new voice in filmmaking. Audiences were often divided due to its challenging themes and disturbing content, but its artistic merit was largely recognized.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's intense atmosphere, compelling lead performance, and its thought-provoking themes on faith and obsession. However, some viewers found the graphic content and bleak narrative to be overwhelming or difficult to watch.
Nominated for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTAs. Won Best Film at the Sitges Film Festival.
Director Rose Glass was inspired to write Saint Maud after witnessing a patient in a hospice setting grapple with their faith and mortality.
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