Anna (2019 short film) explained

Anna
Director:Dekel Berenson
Cinematography:Volodymyr Ivanov
Editing:Yegor Troyanovsky
Language:English
Runtime:15 minutes
Distributor:168 Wardour Filmworks

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]

Plot

Anna, 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

Reception

The film has received numerous awards, and screened at about 350 festivals and selected more than 160 times.[9]

YearPresenter/FestivalAward/CategoryStatus
2020BAFTABritish Short Film[10]
Awards of the Israeli Film AcademyBest Short Feature Film
2019British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)Best British Short Film[11]
DC Shorts Film FestivalOutstanding International Narrative Film[12]
72nd Cannes Film FestivalPalme d'or - Best Short Film[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phillips. Jo. 2019-11-18. The Woman's world. 2020-12-17. Cent Magazine. en-US.
  2. Web site: Mayers. Anna. 2019-06-20. 'Anna' Director Dekel Berenson On His Global Approach To Storytelling. 2020-12-17. Close-Up Culture. en-US.
  3. Web site: Christine. 2019-06-26. Ukrainian Love Tours And Dreams Of A Better Life In America. 2020-12-17. AMFM Magazine.tv. en-US.
  4. Web site: Kermode. Jennie. Movie Review. 2020-12-17. www.eyeforfilm.co.uk.
  5. Web site: Seth. Radhika. 30 May 2020. Vogue's Shortlist For YouTube's Film Festival. 2020-12-17. British Vogue. en-GB.
  6. Web site: Clarke. Stewart. 2019-05-18. Cannes Shorts Competition Filmmaker Dekel Berenson Sets Feature Debut. 2020-12-17. Variety. en-US.
  7. Web site: «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 . uk . 2011-05-06 . 2024-03-29.
  8. Web site: Vasquez. Felix. 10 June 2019. Shorts Round Up of the Week – Cannes Contenders. 2020-12-18. en-US.
  9. Web site: Oscars 2020: Dekel Berenson interview . 2020-12-16 . 2024-03-29 . Le Mag Cinema . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2019-12-10. BAFTA announces shortlists for British Short Film and British Short Animation categories. 2020-12-18. BAFTA. en.
  11. Web site: British Independent Film Awards 2019: the winners in full . BFI . 29 March 2024 . en . 1 December 2019.
  12. Web site: DC Shorts WINS. 2020-12-01. DC Shorts WINS!. en-US. 2020-03-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20200306155439/https://wins.dcshorts.com/. dead.
  13. Web site: Grater. Tom. Cannes Competition short 'Anna' set for feature treatment. 2020-12-17. Screen. en.

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