About Anna

Anna is a 2019 action thriller film directed by Luc Besson. The movie revolves around a young woman named Anna Poliatova, who beneath her striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill. The movie provides a fresh take on the action genre with its jam-packed action sequences and breathtaking visuals.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Luc Besson under his production company EuropaCorp. The production of the film took place in various parts of France and Russsia, offering authentic visuals and a vibrant aesthetic to the movie's storyline.

Actors

• Sasha Luss as Anna Poliatova: Sasha Luss delivered a stellar performance as Anna, a lethal government assassin. She perfectly portrayed the balance between Anna's vulnerability and ruthless aggression.
• Luke Evans as Alex Tchenkov: Playing the role of Anna's KGB trainer, Luke Evans convincingly portrays the complicated relationship between the two characters.
• Cillian Murphy as Leonard Miller: Cillian Murphy brought his unique intensity to the role of a CIA agent entangled in Anna's life.
• Helen Mirren as Olga: Helen Mirren's commanding presence only added to her performance as the tough and brusque KGB handler of Anna.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie marks Sasha Luss' first lead role in a major feature film.
• Director Luc Besson has a long history of making female-centric action films, with Anna being the latest addition.
• The film's lead, Sasha Luss, and director, Luc Besson, worked together in "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets."

Quotes

• "I'm not a whore, I'm a sales person."
• "You're not a failure. You're a survivor."
• "You're made to seduce. So, seduce."

Music, Soundtrack

• "I Am Free" by Mark Holden and The Sonic Edge Band
• "In Your Eyes (Thylacine Remix)" by Arnaud Rebotini
• "Hey Hey Guy" by Ken Laszlo