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Original title

Anna

Year

1987

Running time

100 min.

Country

United States

Director

Yurek Bogayevicz

Screenwriter

Agnieszka Holland

Cast

Music

Greg Hawkes

Cinematography

Bobby Bukowski

Producer

Magnus Films, Vestron Pictures

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Anna is a middle-aged actress looking for work in New York City, with the help of her sometime lover, Daniel. She used to be a Czech film star married to the director Tonda, who is now successfully making commercials in New York. After the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia, Anna was imprisoned and eventually exiled. Anna takes in the young girl Krystyna, who has just arrived from Czechoslovakia, and speaks no English. Anna and Daniel help Krystyna learn English and start a promising acting career. However, the only job Anna can find is as an understudy.

Awards: 1987: Nominated for Oscar: Best Actress (Sally Kirkland)

1987: Golden Globes: Best Actress Drama (Sally Kirkland)

1987: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Actress (Sally Kirkland). 3 Nominations

1987: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Actress (Kirkland)

1988: Festival of Valladolid - Seminci: Best New Director.

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Anna

1987

Yurek Bogayevicz