Anna starts and ends in euphoria: brother and sister Stijn and Brecht have both put the ghosts of the past behind them and she has finally said 'yes' to the tall waiter who has been courting her for so long. In their tragic past, the mysterious Anna plays a key role. When some time later Anna suddenly reappears, she again turns the siblings' life topsy-turvy.
Acting
Maryam Hassouni's Anna is magnetic and terrifying.
Writing
75 minutes of pure narrative efficiency, no fat.
Director
Eric Oosthoek
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Eric Oosthoek was primarily known for television crime dramas; this rare theatrical feature shows that pedigree in its tight, procedural-like unraveling of family mystery.
Spinvis, the cult Dutch musician in the cast, brings authentic regional texture—this film captures a specific mid-2000s Netherlands indie cinema moment that's nearly impossible to find subtitled.
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