In present-day Los Angeles, controversial stand-up comedian Henry McHenry and internationally renowned opera singer Ann Defrasnoux form the façade of a happy couple in the spotlight. Ann gives birth to a baby girl named Annette, who possesses an exceptional gift that will change all of their lives forever.
Direction
Carax's first film in nine years—pure uncompromising vision
Score
Sparks brothers crafted 60+ songs of operatic despair
Acting
Driver's stand-up meltdown belongs in cinema history
Director
Leos Carax
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Annette puppet required six puppeteers and was designed by Estelle Charlier, who worked with Carax since 1986.
Sparks spent decades trying to make a musical; this film only exists because Driver became obsessed with their documentary.
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