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Ana (1982)

1982-09-06 · 1h 55m · PT
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Ana combines straight-on documentary technique with unexpected flights of dreamlike surrealism. The title character, played by Ana Maria Martins Guerra, is a young Portuguese girl who lives with her grandmother. Through their relationship, we are witness to the Cycle of Life: Grandmother takes care of granddaughter until granddaughter is obliged to do same for grandmother. The scenes between the two protagonists are counterpointed with impressionistic camera compositions based upon famous religious paintings. Ana was impressive enough to earn an American art-house release, a rarity for independently produced Portuguese films.

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António ReisDirector, WriterMargarida CordeiroDirector, WriterRainer Maria RilkeWriter

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Ana Maria Martins GuerraAna Maria Martins GuerraAnaOctávio Lixa FilgueirasOctávio Lixa FilgueirasManuel Ramalho EanesManuel Ramalho EanesAurora AlfonsoAurora AlfonsoMariana MargaridoMariana MargaridoAdelaide FerreiraAdelaide Ferreira

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Woman director

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityWoman DirectorDialogue densityDramaDirector preference794666 · 768800Actor preference794661 · 794662 · 794663Country preferencePt

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What is Ana about?

Ana combines straight-on documentary technique with unexpected flights of dreamlike surrealism. The title character, played by Ana Maria Martins Guerra, is a young Portuguese girl who lives with her grandmother. Through their relationship, we are witness to the Cycle of Life: Grandmother takes care of granddaughter until granddaughter is obliged to do same for grandmother. The scenes between the two protagonists are counterpointed with impressionistic camera compositions based upon famous religious paintings. Ana was impressive enough to earn an American art-house release, a rarity for independently produced Portuguese films.

How long is Ana?

Ana has a runtime of 115 minutes.