Anima

"A one-reeler film by Paul Thomas Anderson"

2019 0h 15m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 497

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Synopsis

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In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud.

“A one-reeler film by Paul Thomas Anderson”

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Cast

Thom Yorke
Thom Yorke
Dajana Roncione
Featured Performer
Frida Dam Seidel
Dancer
Joseba Yerro Izaguirre
Dancer
Jean Michael Sinisterra Munoz
Dancer
Takuya Fujisawa
Dancer
Valerija Kuzmica
Dancer
Dorotea Saykaly
Dancer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, shot by Darius Khondji. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Thom Yorke and Dajana Roncione and Frida Dam Seidel carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A one-reeler film by Paul Thomas Anderson".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10516984 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paul Thomas Anderson directs. Darius Khondji behind the camera. Thom Yorke scores. Andy Jurgensen cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, shot by Darius Khondji. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Thom Yorke. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Andy Jurgensen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Thom Yorke and Dajana Roncione and Frida Dam Seidel carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A one-reeler film by Paul Thomas Anderson".
8IMDB entry: tt10516984 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Darius Khondji
Original score: Thom Yorke
Editing: Andy Jurgensen
Production design: Petr Kunc
Makeup / hair: Radka Suchá
VFX supervisor: Tim LeDoux
Sound: Chris Scarabosio
Stunt coordinator: Jarda Peterka
Runtime: 15 min · 0h 15m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Anima (2019)

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Alunauwie2025-09-30
★ 10/10
Anima, Thom Yorke’s short film companion to his third album, masterfully blends music and visual storytelling to explore themes of anxiety and dystopia. Without dialogue, the film communicates emotion through dance, atmosphere, and Yorke’s expressive performance. The story, though simple, is executed with precision—each song matching the rising tension and resolution seamlessly. Visually captivating and emotionally resonant, the film’s choreography and narrative build toward a surprisingly tender conclusion. Overall, Anima is a stunning and artful experience that speaks volumes without saying a word. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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