Annette (2021)

139 min · Drama, Fantasy, Musical, musical film, musical play

Popularity4.5/5

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2025-09 to 2026-08

Directors

Leos Carax

Cast

Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg, Devyn McDowell

The story

After a swift courtship, provocative stand-up comedian Henry McHenry publicly declares his engagement to world-famous soprano Ann Desfranoux. Shortly afterwards, Ann gives birth to their daughter Annette, portrayed by a wooden marionette puppet. The marriage becomes rocky when Henry begins to take care of Annette while Ann's career flourishes and takes her overseas.

Catalogue themes and tags

Cannes 2021, Daughter, Ermordung, Marriage Crisis, Opera Singer, Stand-Up Comedian, singen

Genres

Drama, Fantasy, Musical, musical film, musical play

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