Annette
Dir: Leos Carax
France, 2021, English, 140mins, DCP
Cast: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg, Devyn McDowell, Russell Mael, Ron Mael
Steering his grotesque Holy Motors (2012) into the bizarre glamour of musical tragedy, Leos Carax plays his trademark bonkers magic to elevate a tortured marriage story. Set to the maddening music of Sparks and starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, a dark romance ensues as the relationship of the celebrity couple – a failing standup comedian and a rising opera diva – turns sour. A twist launches the stylised film into the realm of fantasy when their freakish daughter Annette becomes an international sensation and eventually reveals the awful truth. Kicking off and winning the Best Director award at Cannes last month, this all-singing tale of twisted love paradoxically reflects on the corrosive effects of egotism and fame.
Cannes Film Festival: Best Director
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Screening:
In-theatre Screening
Full House 2021-08-17 (Tue)
18:30Full House 2021-08-17 (Tue)
21:30
EMP Cinemas iSQUARE (Venue)
Chinese Subtitles
Category III
Remarks
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