Anima


1h 30m 1997

Brief Synopsis

Sam and Iris, a German couple in the twilight of their years, have found a new life for themselves in the US. Together they compose and elaborate ritual theater with live animals and marionettes. Secluded from the world, they plan to live out their lives in the quiet peace of a Rhode Island farmhous

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Sam and Iris, a German couple in the twilight of their years, have found a new life for themselves in the US. Together they compose and elaborate ritual theater with live animals and marionettes. Secluded from the world, they plan to live out their lives in the quiet peace of a Rhode Island farmhouse. However, when a tabloid TV host begins to unearth their past, Sam and Iris find themselves in a battle to keep private their personal histories.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1997

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States July 21, 1999

Released in United States June 1998

Released in United States May 28, 1998

Released in United States September 1997

Shown at Gen Art Film Festival in New York City April 29 - May 5, 1998.

Released in United States 1997

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 14-21, 1997.

Shown at Newport International Film Festival June 2-7, 1998.

stereo

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Gen Art Film Festival in New York City April 29 - May 5, 1998.)

Released in United States May 28, 1998 (Shown in Los Angeles (American Cinematheque) as part of series "The Alternative Screen: A Forum For Independent Film Exhibition and Beyond..." May 28, 1998.)

Released in United States June 1998 (Shown at Newport International Film Festival June 2-7, 1998.)

Released in United States July 21, 1999 (Shown in New York City (Anthology Film Archives) as part of series "NewFilmmakers" July 21, 1999.)

Released in United States September 1997 (Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 14-21, 1997.)