The Meetings of Anna

The Meetings of Anna

Directed by Chantal Akerman

Produced by Paradise Films, Unité Trois

1978128 min7.0 / 10

A contemplative, formally austere portrait of emotional detachment and failed human connection, where a filmmaker observes others' confessions with studied indifference.

Detached filmmaker Anna Silver arrives in Germany to show her latest film; over the course of some days, she encounters a variety of new and old faces, some of whom make personal revelations to her to little affect.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Meetings of Anna violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does The Meetings of Anna end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Meetings of Anna scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Meetings of Anna sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Meetings of Anna easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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87/ 100

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