''Anna M.'' is a 2007 French

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Isabelle Carré Isabelle Carré (born 28 May 1971) is a French actress. She has appeared in more than 70 films since 1989. She won a César Award for Best Actress for her role in '' Se souvenir des belles choses'' (2001), and has been nominated a further six ti ...

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Plot

Anna, a somewhat introverted woman, becomes obsessed with the orthopedic surgeon who helped with her recuperation following a car accident. Incorrectly believing the love to be reciprocated, she embarks on several attempts to stay in touch with him but, after several rejections, finds herself descending into despair and, ultimately, hatred.

Cast

- Anna M. * Gaëlle Bona - Éléonore * Geneviève Mnich - Anna's mother *

- Dr. André Zanevsky * Anne Consigny - Mrs. Zanevsky *

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- The inspector * Samir Guesmi - The receptionist * Francis Renaud - Albert *

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- The father

Reaction

Anthony Quinn, writing for The Independent, gave the film three out of five stars. Film4 gave it the same, calling it "entertaining".Anna M Movie Review (2007) from Channel 4 Film
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Awards and nominations

* César Awards (France) **Nominated: Best Actress – Leading Role (Isabelle Carré) *

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(France) **Won: Best Actress (Isabelle Carré)

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