Hello.


It seems pretty weird that this movie has no threads at all! So after watching "The Meetings of Anna"..I decided to open one! First of all, I want to say that the movie was pretty indulging. Anna felt so disconnected with the world was something I can really relate to.

She often has this blank expression on her face, and rarely shows any reactions at all. And, although she rarely speaks..I felt like she was the character I know the most. I really liked the overall style that Akerman utilizes. In my opinion, it certainly borrows some elements of Cinéma vérité. This movie of-course is not for everyone, and I do expect some "this movie is too slow" hate.

I just want to know other people's opinion on it? What did you feel when you were watching it? Were you engrossed in it? Was it like being in a state of dream? Also, just a remark..all of the men Anna met were all depressed characters. It felt like they were going for the pity card to get some action. Regardless, I really loved the dialogue. Akerman had this habit of allowing the character to enter a place without moving the camera..and then when she's out of sight..Image is cut, and we can see the character inside the place. It kinda goes with the static role that Anna plays. Oh, and btw Aurore Clemant is pretty hot! I definitely plan on watching this again, and adding more to this.

Until then, I'll be waiting here(probably for a year or two) to discuss this movie with someone that's seen it as well.

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I thought that Anna seemed very disillusioned with her life and her warmest feelings were towards her mother and the life she'd left behind to pursue her goal of becoming a director. I wonder if this is at all autobiographical seeing as Anna's life seems fairly similar to the life that Akerman had at this point.

I liked the feeling of disillusionment and alienation etc. and Akerman's direction is very good but it does feel a bit heavy-handed at times which in fairness is obviously deliberate.

7/10

Jeanne Dielman is definitely her masterpiece.

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Hey faddyron!

I agree with everything you've said, and I'll be checking out Jeanne Dielman!

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Jeanne Dielman is truly fantastic. News From Home is definitely worth watching too.

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loved the trains and the stations in this fine movie. And what about Anna's little song.

The dialogue with her mother takes on a sad new meaning, when one takes Akerman's own death into account. :(

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See my post

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