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Sweet Anna

1958·Movie
1h 25min
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Lovely young maid Anna works for the noble Vizy family. Mrs Vizy, while proud of the hard-working servant, doesn't treat her well. Her nephew seduces Anna with sweet words, but abandons her as soon as she gets pregnant.
Historical DramaTragic StorySocial Class CommentaryMaid's TalePsychological StudySlow Burn TragedyHungarian CinemaFatalistic NarrativeSubtle Tension

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Sweet Anna worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sweet Anna rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sweet Anna?

1 h 25 min

Sweet Anna runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Sweet Anna in?

Hungarian

It was made in Hungarian. Produced in Hungary.