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Mona Fastvold: From Biopics to Oscar-Worthy Fashion Films

3/15/2026

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Mona Fastvold, a Norwegian director and screenwriter aged 45, directed The Testament of Ann Lee, a Shaker community musical biopic.
She co-wrote the Oscar-winning The Brutalist.
Fastvold recently made a short film for Miu Miu on clothing and identity.
A Tiffany & Company fashion video directed by Fastvold and Brady Corbet will premiere during the Academy Awards.
The video features Natalie Portman and shows a polished glimpse into her life.

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Story summary

Mona Fastvold, a Norwegian director and screenwriter aged 45, directed The Testament of Ann Lee, a Shaker community musical biopic.
She co-wrote the Oscar-winning The Brutalist.
Fastvold recently made a short film for Miu Miu on clothing and identity.
A Tiffany & Company fashion video directed by Fastvold and Brady Corbet will premiere during the Academy Awards.
The video features Natalie Portman and shows a polished glimpse into her life.