

Ana
Synopsis
Centered on an elderly matriarch and her family in the Trás-os-Montes region of Portugal. An exploration of the cycle of life and death, using the main character, Ana, as an emblem of a life lived in harmony with nature and tradition.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Margarida Cordeiro, António Reis
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Maria Rilke, Margarida Cordeiro, António Reis
- Original Title
- Ana
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Centro Português de Cinema (CPC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarida Cordeiro, António Reis
Rainer Maria Rilke, Margarida Cordeiro, António Reis
Elso Roque, Acácio de Almeida
António Reis, Margarida Cordeiro
António Reis, Margarida Cordeiro
Department Leadership Roster
Margarida Cordeiro
Director
Rainer Maria Rilke
Writer
António Reis
Director
António Reis
Producer
Margarida Cordeiro
Producer
Margarida Cordeiro
Writer
Elso Roque
Director of Photography
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
António Reis
Editor
Margarida Cordeiro
Editor
António Reis
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ana about?
Centered on an elderly matriarch and her family in the Trás-os-Montes region of Portugal. An exploration of the cycle of life and death, using the main character, Ana, as an emblem of a life lived in harmony with nature and tradition.
Who directed Ana?
Ana was directed by Margarida Cordeiro, António Reis.
Who stars in Ana?
The principal cast of Ana includes Ana Maria Martins Guerra, Octávio Lixa Filgueiras, Manuel Ramalho Eanes, Aurora Alfonso, Mariana Margarido.
When was Ana released and how long is it?
Ana was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.



















