Ananda
Synopsis
ANANDA (in French: La Javanaise) is a fictional story, based on historical figures and events, of a young girls journey to find freedom and return home. In 1893, free-spirit ANANDA (13), lives happily with her little sister Tika (8) and their grandmother EMBAH (53) in a seaside village in Java. Yearning to be a shaman like Embah, Ananda enters the forbidden jungle and encounters a fierce TIGER. Suddenly, the girl and the tiger are both captured by traffickers. Ananda is sent to Paris, France where she works as a model and servant for a bohemian painter who abuses her. On a quest to return home, Ananda escapes, disguises herself as a boy, and encounters the Tiger again at the Cirque Fernando, where Ananda finds a new family among the misfits of the circus.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fatimah Rony, Ariel Victor Arthanto
- Screenplay & Story
- Fatimah Rony
- Original Title
- Ananda
- Country of Origin
- France, Indonesia, Luxembourg, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Special Touch Studios, Kalyana Shira Films, Paul Thiltges Distributions, Luftkind Filmverleih
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fatimah Rony, Ariel Victor Arthanto
Fatimah Rony
Sébastien Onomo, Nia Dinata, Adrien Chef, Vanessa Ciszewski
Department Leadership Roster
Fatimah Rony
Director
Fatimah Rony
Writer
Ariel Victor Arthanto
Director
Sébastien Onomo
Producer
Nia Dinata
Producer
Adrien Chef
Producer
Vanessa Ciszewski
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ananda.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ananda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ananda about?
ANANDA (in French: La Javanaise) is a fictional story, based on historical figures and events, of a young girls journey to find freedom and return home. In 1893, free-spirit ANANDA (13), lives happily with her little sister Tika (8) and their grandmother EMBAH (53) in a seaside village in Java. Yearning to be a shaman like Embah, Ananda enters the forbidden jungle and encounters a fierce TIGER. Suddenly, the girl and the tiger are both captured by traffickers. Ananda is sent to Paris, France where she works as a model and servant for a bohemian painter who abuses her. On a quest to return home, Ananda escapes, disguises herself as a boy, and encounters the Tiger again at the Cirque Fernando, where Ananda finds a new family among the misfits of the circus.
Who directed Ananda?
Ananda was directed by Fatimah Rony, Ariel Victor Arthanto.
Who stars in Ananda?
The principal cast of Ananda includes Not specified.
When was Ananda released and how long is it?
Ananda was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 20m.