Annette

Annette (2021)

As dangerous, as intense, as love.

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.

Date of release
2021-07-07
TMDB
6.7 / 10 (772)
Runtime
2h 20m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Leos Carax

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Budget: $15M
  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 2. Including: APRECI Award for Best International Premiere

Annette is a 2021 musical romantic drama film directed by Leos Carax in his English-language directorial debut. The film's story and music were written by Ron Mael, Russell Mael, with lyrics co-written by Carax. The film, which has been described as a rock opera, follows a stand-up comedian and his opera singer wife, and how their lives are changed when they have their first child. Simon Helberg and Devyn McDowell also appear.

Production

It was announced in November 2016 that Carax was set to make his first English language film, with Adam Driver, Rooney Mara and Rihanna in talks to star in the film. Filming was scheduled to begin in spring 2017. In March 2017, Amazon Studios acquired the film, but Mara and Rihanna were not involved in the project. Carax originally envisioned Joaquin Phoenix for the role of Henry McHenry; he was scheduled to meet with Carax, but was too shy.

Development resumed on the project in May 2019, with Marion Cotillard now cast to replace Williams. In October 2019, Simon Helberg joined the cast.

Filming began in August 2019, with shooting taking place in Los Angeles, Brussels and Bruges and at locations in Germany including Münster, Cologne and Bonn. Production concluded in November 2019. In January 2020, it was announced that the Belgian singer Angèle was cast in an undisclosed role.

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