Anna

1951 1h 40m IT

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7.3

SOLID

★7.3TMDB · 28

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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The life story of a nun who started out as a bar singer, then took the veil because she couldn't choose between two men, and now devotes herself to nursing.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Silvana Mangano
Anna
Raf Vallone
Andrea
Vittorio Gassman
Vittorio
Jacques Dumesnil
Professor Ferri
Gaby Morlay
Mother superior
Piero Lulli
Dr. Manzi
Sophia Loren
Vittorio's assistant (uncredited)
Maria Tedeschi
Nun (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alberto Lattuada
Writers: Giuseppe Berto, Giuseppe Berto, Franco Brusati
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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75 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alberto Lattuada, shot by Otello Martelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nino Rota. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gabriele Varriale shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Silvana Mangano and Raf Vallone and Vittorio Gassman carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0043287 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Alberto Lattuada directs. Otello Martelli behind the camera. Nino Rota scores. Gabriele Varriale cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

175 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Alberto Lattuada, shot by Otello Martelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Nino Rota. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Gabriele Varriale shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Silvana Mangano and Raf Vallone and Vittorio Gassman carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0043287 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.