Anna

Anna has carefully laid a coffee table for two. Sitting at the table, checking if all is ready, she realizes that she has no sugar. Her excitement to invite her neighbour Adam over turns into a concern; she needs to go to the grocery store. Her concern is due to the fact that she has a serious tourette’s syndrome; she imitates other people’s movements. On her way to the grocery store the tourette’s gradually takes control of her body. Anna manages to buy the sugar though, but back in her home, she is messy and tired. She cannot invite Adam over, once again she has failed. Determined to end her miserable, lonely life, she steps on to the balcony rail with the intention to jump. Standing at the other end of the balcony, Adam enjoys the view. He sees Anna and makes contact with her. He then cleverly saves her life. They laugh.

Crew

Directed by

Helena Stefánsdóttir
Screenplay

Helena Stefánsdóttir
Director of Photography

Carsten Lehmann
Editor

Arnar Steinn Friðbjarnarson
Music Composer

Davíð Þór Jónsson
Co-Producer

Kjartan Kjartansson, Grímur Hákonarson, Eyjólfur B. Eyvindarson
Boom Operator

Þorbjörn Emil Kjærbo
Camera Assistant

Guðmann Þór Bjargmundsson
Choreography

Aðalheiður Halldórsdóttir
Costume Design

Unnur Andrea Einarsdóttir
Executive Producer

Arnar Steinn Friðbjarnarson
Foley

Steingrímur Eyfjörð Guðmundsson
Gaffer

Carsten Lehmann
Hair Stylist

Margrét Vilbergsdóttir
Key Grip

Hlynur Magnússon
Make-Up

Karítas K McCrann
Object Animation

Inga María Murier
Production Assistant

Þorsteinn Magnússon
Production Designer

Unnur Andrea Einarsdóttir
Set Decoration

Hiroko Ara, Hulda Rós Guðnadóttir, Þórhallur Skúlason
Sound Design

Kjartan Kjartansson, Steingrímur Eyfjörð Guðmundsson
Stills Photography

Carsten Lehmann, Guðmann Þór Bjargmundsson
Storyboard Artist

Inga María Brynjólfsdóttir, Inga María Murier
Visual Effects

Arnar Steinn Friðbjarnarson
Voices by

Inga María Valdimarsdóttir

About the film

Type

Short Film
National Premiere Date

January 21, 2007
Genre

Drama
Length

13 min. 34 sec.
Language

Icelandic
Original Title

Anna
International Title

Anna
Production Year

2007
Production Countries

Iceland
IMDB

Anna
Icelandic Film Centre Grant

Yes
Production Format

35mm
Aspect Ratio

16:9
Color

Yes
Sound

Dolby Digital

Cast

Main Cast

Katherine Baldwin, Hilmir Snær Guðnason
Supporting Cast

Nikulás Stefán Nikulásson, Arndís Pétursdóttir, Fjölnir Sigtryggsson, Anna Friðriksdóttir, Kristján Gabríel Þórhallsson, Aðalheiður Halldórsdóttir, Haki Lorenzen, Kolfinna Nikulásdóttir, Særós Mist Hrannarsdóttir

Company Credits

Production Company

Wonderland Films Co
Supported by

Icelandic Film Centre

Festivals

2011
Austin Nordic Film Festival, Texas, U.S.A.
2011
Tallin Black's Nights Festival, Finland
2010
Kratkofil Int. Short Film Festival, Banja Luka, Bosnia-Herzegovina
2009
Festival du Film Insulaire, Sri Lanka
2007
Stockholm International Film Festival, Sweden
2007
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Prague
2007
Edduverðlaunin / Edda Awards - Award: Nominated for Short Film of the Year.
2007
Reykjavik International Film Festival
2007
CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival, Toronto, Canada
2007
Expression en Corto International Film Festival, Mexico
2007
Nordisk Panorama Film Festival - Award: In competition.