Hannah
Hannah

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Hannah

2018
Movie
95 min
French

A woman grapples with the consequences of her husband's imprisonment.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users57%
Director: Andrea PallaoroGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Hannah lives a quiet, ordinary life in suburban Osaka with her husband and daughter. Her world shatters when her husband is abruptly arrested, leaving her to navigate the ensuing emotional and social isolation. As the legal proceedings unfold and her family and friends distance themselves, Hannah must confront her new reality and find inner strength amidst profound uncertainty.

Critical Reception

Hannah received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Charlotte Rampling's performance. While some found the film's deliberate pacing and ambiguity challenging, others appreciated its subtle exploration of loneliness, resilience, and the impact of societal judgment on an individual.

What Reviewers Say

  • Charlotte Rampling delivers a powerful and nuanced performance that anchors the film.

  • The film's minimalist and contemplative style effectively conveys the protagonist's emotional isolation.

  • Some critics found the narrative overly slow and the lack of explicit explanation frustrating.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's serious tone and Charlotte Rampling's acting, with many finding it a thought-provoking, albeit somber, watch. However, some viewers felt the story lacked a clear narrative arc and could have been more engaging.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Golden Lion at the 75th Venice International Film Festival. Charlotte Rampling received a nomination for Best Actress at the European Film Awards.

Fun Fact

Director Andrea Pallaoro intentionally chose to film in Osaka, Japan, to reflect the cultural context of the character's life and the societal pressures she faces, even though the narrative is primarily about universal themes of isolation and resilience.

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