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Rose Glass’ directorial debut was a shock to the system. Following a lonely carer with a violent past, determined to save a former showbiz star’s soul, Saint Maud was a dark, atmospheric look at a young woman’s downfall through extreme religious devotion. It was filled with mesmerising performances and spine-chilling moments —the words, “Fuck me”, Empire’s James Dyer’s online reaction to watching it, were used to promote the film, and perfectly encapsulated the impact. It also introduced Glass to the world as a visionary new filmmaker, got a lot of awards attention (including two BAFTA nominations), and garnered praise from critics, audiences and Hollywood stars alike —including one who would become a huge part of Glass’ next step.