Anna (Ukrainian: Анна) is a live-action short film directed by London-based Israeli filmmaker Dekel Berenson.[1] This 15 minute film addresses real-world social and humanitarian issues by depicting the "Love Tours" organised in Ukraine for foreign men who are searching for a female partner to take home.[2][3][4] Anna premiered in competition at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival,[5][6] won a BIFA, was shortlisted for a BAFTA and was nominated for both the Israeli Film Academy Awards and Ukrainian Film Academy Awards. The film was also included in the National Competition program of the 48th Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist.[7]
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| Directed by | Dekel Berenson |
| Written by | Dekel Berenson |
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| Cinematography | Volodymyr Ivanov |
| Edited by | Yegor Troyanovsky |
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| Distributed by | 168 Wardour Filmworks |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Plot
editAnna, a middle-aged single mother living in war-torn Eastern Ukraine, is desperate for a change. While at work in a meat processing plant, she hears a radio advertisement to attend a party organised for foreign men who are touring the country, searching for love. Once there along with her daughter, Anna faces the realities of old age, and understands men's real intentions. They both become aware of the absurdity and indignity of the situation.[8]
Cast
edit- Svetlana Alekseevna Barandich as Anna
- Anastasia Vyazovskaya as Alina
- Eric Ross Gilliatt as Eric
- Alina Chornogub as the translator
- Liana Khobelia as the party organiser
Reception
editThe film has received numerous awards, and screened at about 350 festivals and selected more than 160 times.[9]
| Year | Presenter/Festival | Award/Category | Status |
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| 2020 | BAFTA | British Short Film | Shortlisted[10] |
| Awards of the Israeli Film Academy | Best Short Feature Film | Nominated[10] | |
| 2019 | British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) | Best British Short Film | Won[11] |
| DC Shorts Film Festival | Outstanding International Narrative Film | Won[12] | |
| 72nd Cannes Film Festival | Palme d'or - Best Short Film | Nominated[13] |
References
edit- ^ Phillips, Jo (2019-11-18). "The Woman's world". Cent Magazine. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ Mayers, Anna (2019-06-20). "'Anna' Director Dekel Berenson On His Global Approach To Storytelling". Close-Up Culture. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ Christine (2019-06-26). "Ukrainian Love Tours And Dreams Of A Better Life In America". AMFM Magazine.tv. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ Kermode, Jennie. "Movie Review". www.eyeforfilm.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ Seth, Radhika (30 May 2020). "Vogue's Shortlist For YouTube's Film Festival". British Vogue. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ Clarke, Stewart (2019-05-18). "Cannes Shorts Competition Filmmaker Dekel Berenson Sets Feature Debut". Variety. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ ""Молодість" оголосила повний список фільмів та режисерів, що змагатимуться за грошовий приз цього року" [Molodist has announced the full list of films and directors competing for the cash prize this year]. Cineast (in Ukrainian). 2011-05-06. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ Vasquez, Felix (10 June 2019). "Shorts Round Up of the Week – Cannes Contenders". Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Oscars 2020: Dekel Berenson interview". Le Mag Cinema. 2020-12-16. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ a b "BAFTA announces shortlists for British Short Film and British Short Animation categories". BAFTA. 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "British Independent Film Awards 2019: the winners in full". BFI. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "DC Shorts WINS". DC Shorts WINS!. Archived from the original on 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^ Grater, Tom. "Cannes Competition short 'Anna' set for feature treatment". Screen. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
External links
edit- Anna on the director’s website
- Anna at IMDb