""My parents were very anti-Madonna, and they were very explicit that she was being sacrilegious, not only in the way in which she used that iconography, but in her very name.""
""That iconography is in my bones, and as the film's initial idea developed, it grew more autobiographical and more Catholic.""
""I really liked the idea of taking that iconography and twisting it. That combination of the sacred and the profane is what makes Madonna so captivating.""
David Lowery's film stars Anne Hathaway as Mother Mary, an iconic pop star. The music was crafted with Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and FKA twigs. Lowery's upbringing in a Catholic home influenced the character, particularly through Madonna's use of Catholic imagery. He expressed excitement about Madonna's sacrilegious approach, which contrasted with his parents' views. Although now an atheist, Lowery's religious background shapes his work. The film's aesthetics, including Mary's halo-like look and references to Joan of Arc, reflect a blend of sacred and profane themes.
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