''Anna M.'' is a 2007 French

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film, written and directed by

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and starring

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 ...

and

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Plot

Anna, a somewhat introverted woman, becomes obsessed with the

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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 *

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- Anna's mother *

- Dr. André Zanevsky *

Anne Consigny Anne Consigny (; born 25 May 1963) is a French actress who has been active since 1981. She received a César Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in the film '' Not Here to Be Loved'' (2005). She is also known for her role as Claude in ...

- Mrs. Zanevsky *

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- The inspector *

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- The receptionist * Francis Renaud - Albert *

Éric Savin Éric Savin (born Dijon, 14 November 1964) is a French film and TV actor. Biography Savin comes from a rugby family, which meant he was more interested in a sports career. But a strong conviction led him to Paris to try a career as an actor. He ...

- The father

Reaction

Anthony Quinn, writing for

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, gave the film three out of five stars.

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gave it the same, calling it "entertaining".Anna M Movie Review (2007) from Channel 4 Film
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Awards and nominations

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

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

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