Five-Year Diary (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1997, Five-Year Diary is a documentary film directed by Anne Charlotte Robertson.
What it’s about. Influenced by filmmakers as diverse as Ed Pincus and Carolee Schneemann, Anne Charlotte Robertson was a Boston area Super 8 filmmaker who examined and shared her life through her work – a mix of essay, performance and stop-motion animation. Diagnosed with various and changing mental disorders, Anne faced several breakdowns and mental hospitals – experiences she documented and exorcised thoroughly through her films – particularly within the annals of Five Year Diary, a project spanning nearly two decades. Though relentlessly intense and emotional, her films are not entirely bleak, for her bracing self-awareness and humor energize and bring a rare effulgence to the depths of her darkest moments. Anne boldly exposed her most intimate and obsessive inner dialogues – from illness, breakdowns and longing for love to diets, cats and the minutia of existence. She also considered the filmmaking experience therapeutic and cited the process as helping cure her depression.
Who’s in it. Five-Year Diary stars Anne Charlotte Robertson as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Five-Year Diary sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five-Year Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five-Year Diary tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five-Year Diary (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five-Year Diary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five-Year Diary worth watching?
- Five-Year Diary holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Five-Year Diary?
- Five-Year Diary stars Anne Charlotte Robertson.
- When was Five-Year Diary released?
- Five-Year Diary was released in 1997.