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Annette

Annette

As dangerous, as intense, as love.

20216.72h 20m

Overview

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.

Directed by Leos Carax
Written by Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Leos Carax
Produced by Adam Driver, Kenzo Horikoshi, Geneviève Lemal
Box OfficeBudget: $15.5MRevenue: $3.7M

Top Cast

Adam Driver

Adam Driver

Henry McHenry

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard

Ann Desfranoux

Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg

The Accompanist

Devyn McDowell

Devyn McDowell

Annette in Prison

Natalia Lafourcade

Natalia Lafourcade

Special Guest / The Police

Sinay Bavurhe

Sinay Bavurhe

Chorus Girl

F

Franziska Grohmann

Chorus Girl

R

Rachel Mulowayi

Chorus Girl

C

Christiane Tchouhan

Chorus Girl

I

Iman Europe

Chorus Girl

Themes & Keywords

prisonbabydrowningcomedianmusicalpuppetsurrealismcelebritymurderlos angeles, californiasingingdolldrownedopera singerstorm at seamysterious girlstage performancemurder trialstand-up comedianchild exploitation

About Annette

Annette is a drama, romance film released in 2021 exploring themes of prison, baby, drowning, comedian, musical, puppet. Directed by Leos Carax, it stars Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg. 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.

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