Ana (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1982, Ana is a drama film directed by Margarida Cordeiro, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Ana stars Ana Maria Martins Guerra as Ana, Octávio Lixa Filgueiras, Manuel Ramalho Eanes and Aurora Alfonso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Ana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ana (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ana worth watching?
- Ana holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ana?
- Ana stars Ana Maria Martins Guerra, Octávio Lixa Filgueiras, Manuel Ramalho Eanes, Aurora Alfonso and Mariana Margarido.
- When was Ana released?
- Ana was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.