Anna
Anna

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Anna

1996
Movie
6 min
Norwegian

Disappointment, shame and unanswered love. Anna has to experience everything in a single evening, only 15 years old.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Yurek BogayeviczGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Anna, a beautiful Polish immigrant, arrives in 1960s New York with dreams of becoming a singer. She struggles to adapt to a new culture and faces numerous challenges as she pursues her ambitions. Her life takes a turn when she falls for a married Czech immigrant, leading to a complex and passionate relationship.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. While Juliette Binoche's performance was widely praised, the narrative and pacing were often criticized for being uneven. It found a modest audience but did not achieve widespread commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praises Juliette Binoche's compelling performance.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot and uneven pacing.

  • The film's exploration of immigrant struggles is noted but not fully realized.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews is not readily available, but general audience reception was lukewarm.

Fun Fact

Director Yurek Bogayevicz, a Polish filmmaker, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of Polish immigrants in America when crafting the story for 'Anna'.

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