Mar. 03, 2017|Romania | Germany | France|127 Min.|n/A
Genre: Adult;Drama;Romance
Description: “Ana, My Love,” a 2017 Romanian drama film directed by Călin Peter Netzer, competed for the Golden Bear at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival. The movie earned recognition for its artistic contributions, with editor Dana Bunescu receiving a Silver Bear. The story revolves around Ana (Diana Cavallioti) and Toma (Mircea Postelnicu), whose heated discussion about Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy leads to an intimate encounter. However, their relationship is complicated by Ana’s struggles with anxiety and mental health issues.
The film was a collaborative effort between Parada Film (Romania), Augenschein Filmproduktion (Germany), and Sophie Dulac Productions (France). Pre-production began in August 2014, with a team led by make-up artist Christina Paul and sound mixer André Rigaut. Despite initial funding challenges, the project secured a €2 million compensation after the Romanian National Film Center provided a partial grant. Filming, originally set for 2015, commenced in March 2016 and was completed within two months.
In 2017, “Ana, My Love” ranked fourth at the Romanian box office. Critics praised the film’s complexity, with Deborah Young of The Hollywood Reporter calling it a “seriously complicated romantic drama.” However, Jay Weissberg of Variety noted issues with its chronological structure and pacing. The film remains a notable entry in Romanian cinema for its emotional depth and artistic execution.
Cast director: Călin Peter Netzer
Cast actor: Mircea Postelnicu, Diana Cavallioti, Carmen Tănase, Vasile Muraru, Tania Popa, Igor Caras-Romanov, Adrian Titieni, Vlad Ivanov, Claudiu Istodor, Ionuţ Caras
Original name: Ana, mon amour