Waiting for Anya
Synopsis
During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain.
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Waiting for Anya | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-09
Top Cast
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Noah Schnapp
Jo
Thomas Kretschmann
Korporal
Frederick Schmidt
Benjamin
Tómas Lemarquis
Leutnant
Gilles Marini
Papa
Elsa Zylberstein
Maman
Joséphine de la Baume
Madame
Sadie Frost
Madame Jollet
Jean Reno
Henri
Urs Rechn
Hans
Anjelica Huston
Horcada
Declan Cole
Hubert
Enola Izquierdo Cicuendez
Leah
Amandine Rose
Christine
Mathys Gallet-Lartigue
Lukas
Laurent Pedebernard
Monsieur Jollet
Jean-François Balmer
Narrator
Dolma Raisson
Anya
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysFebruary 7, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 15, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Cookson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Cookson, Toby Torlesse, Michael Morpurgo, Charles E. Savage
- Original Score
- James Seymour Brett
- Original Title
- Waiting for Anya
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Goldfinch Studios, Fourth Culture Films, Bad Penny Productions, Artémis Productions, 13 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Cookson
Ben Cookson, Toby Torlesse, Michael Morpurgo, Charles E. Savage
James Seymour Brett
Gerry Vasbenter, Andrew Rowlands
Chris Gill
Tannaz Anisi, Gregory R. Schenz, Alan Latham, Phin Glynn
Department Leadership Roster
James Seymour Brett
Original Music Composer
Ben Cookson
Director
Ben Cookson
Writer
Toby Torlesse
Writer
Chris Gill
Editor
Alan Latham
Producer
Ari Levinson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Phin Glynn
Producer
Gerry Vasbenter
Director of Photography
Laurence Brenguier
Production Design
Ben Louden
Visual Effects Supervisor
Agnès Noden
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for Anya
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What is Waiting for Anya about?
During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain.
Who directed Waiting for Anya?
Waiting for Anya was directed by Ben Cookson.
Who stars in Waiting for Anya?
The principal cast of Waiting for Anya includes Noah Schnapp, Thomas Kretschmann, Frederick Schmidt, Tómas Lemarquis, Gilles Marini.
When was Waiting for Anya released and how long is it?
Waiting for Anya was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting for Anya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for Anya was composed by James Seymour Brett.
Is Waiting for Anya based on a book or true story?
Waiting for Anya is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Morpurgo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waiting for Anya?
Waiting for Anya holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).