For decades, Atom Egoyan’s films have masterfully delved into the complexities of families torn apart by loss and betrayal. His work reveals the eerie estrangement between parents and children and examines the intricacies of legacy and obsession. “Seven Veils” continues this engrossing exploration, highlighting how powerful men manipulate the women in their lives, leaving them to face the painful aftermath.
In this compelling narrative, earnest theater director Jeanine (Amanda Seyfried) is given the opportunity to remount her former mentor’s most celebrated work, the opera “Salome.” As she confronts haunting memories from her past, Jeanine allows her repressed trauma to seep into her present, navigating the challenges of returning to the opera world after years away.