Anna

1987 Drama

Anna's early scenes concentrate upon Czech refugee Krystyna (Paulina Porizkova), who arrives in New York in search of her idol, famed actress Anna (Sally Kirkland), who was denied reentry to her native country after the 1968 communist invasion. Unable to recapture her celebrity in New York, Anna is forced to go through a series of humiliating auditions conducted by insensitive directors who have no inkling who she is. She must also endure marriage to a self-involved music video director (Robert Fields). When Krystyna and Anna finally meet, each draws strength from the other, enabling both women to survive whatever indignities life has to offer.

Director: Yurek Bogayevicz

Starring: Sally Kirkland, Paulina Porizkova, Robert Fields, Gibby Brand, Joe Aufiery

Reviews

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Awards

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role

    Academy Awards (1988)

     
  • Yurek Bogayevicz

    Deauville Film Festival (1987)

     
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

    Golden Globes (1988)

  • Best Female Lead

    Independent Spirit Awards (1988)

  • Best Actress

    Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (1987)