Mourning For Anna

An elegant and haunting story about one of the most shattering losses imaginable, accomplished Québécoise director Catherine Martin’s new film examines a mother’s struggle to deal with the violent death of her musically gifted daughter. Conceiving the film in three “movements” (the trois temps of the title), Martin combines a contemplative pace with strikingly composed images, crafting a moving hymn to loss and renewal.

- Agata Smoluch Del Sorbo

Festival du Nouveau Cinema * Karlovy Vary International Film Festival * Toronto International Film Festival *

Panel Statement
Trois temps après la mort d'Anna, known in English as Mourning for Anna is one of the most sensitively told stories I've seen. Writer/director Catherine Martin draws you delicately into the mesmerizing tale of a mother's struggle to cope with the senseless murder of her daughter. The film, which, in its tone reminded me of Sarah Polley's Away From Her, explores a panorama of feelings that ultimately transcend tragedy and find reasons for living. Beautiful.

- Fil Fraser