David Lowery´s new pop drama has it all: a top-tier, all female cast, film music by FKA twigs and Charli XCX, bespoke fashion pieces by Iris van Herpen, a complex relationship between two creatives and an overall unsettling yet intoxicating feeling. 

Anne Hathaway, who excelled this year in „The devil wears Prada 2“, took on another lead role as „Mother Mary“, an iconic pop star, whose exorbitant success seems to be growing over her head. Off stage, the megastar is exhausted and lonely. Lost and yearning for a huge comeback, she confides in her former friend Sam Anselm, portrayed by Michaela Coel. 

The fashion designer helped her during the early days, carving out a successful creative identity, followed by a dramatic fall out and a ten year enstrangement. 

Mary asks the former friend to design a dress for her revival, within only 24 hours. 

What follows is a hallucinatory night with old conflicts and painful memories arising, jumping between confrontation, collaboration and reinvention. 

Director and writer David Lowery draws inspiration from pop stars such as Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to create the role of Mother Mary, a world famous and celebrated pop star. 

In preparation, Anne Hathaway took singing and plenty of dance classes, „until her legs were numb“ to understand and gain the real star skillset. All dances in the movie are choreographed by Dani Vitale, whose work is known through collaborations with Rihanna, Katy Perry or Halsey. 

The much anticipated red dress is a specially crafted design by visionary Iris van Herpen. 

While other costumes were created under the direction of Bina Daigeler, the film’s gloomy, spectacular imagery is shaped by Francesca Di Mottola, bringing together a cohesive creative vision.

An impressive film that skilfully uncovers the dark side of creative industries and fame, as well as their impact on genuine friendships and collaborations, using elements of body horror and psychological tension.

„Mother Mary“ will be screened in German cinemas from 21 May 2026 onwards.