US (1986): Comedy/Drama/Romance
Considered by many to be Woody Allen's best film, even over Annie Hall (1977). Hannah and Her Sisters follows a multitude of characters: Hannah (Mia Farrow), who plays den mother to her extended family; her sister Lee (Barbara Hershey), emotional and a bit of a flake, who's involved with a much older artist (Max Von Sydow), who treats her like a child; and Hannah's other sister, Holly (Dianne Wiest), a neurotic who feels incapable of managing her life. Hannah's husband Elliot (Michael Caine) falls in love with Lee, which sets off a series of upheavals. Allen gives one of his best performances as Hannah's ex-husband Mickey, who -- much like Allen himself -- is obsessed with death and unhappiness. But a simple summary doesn't begin to capture the warmth and intimacy of this movie; though the story follows a capsizing family, the outcome is surprising, joyous, and richly human. (Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com)
7 nominations, 3 Awards
· Supporting Actor 1986: Michael Caine
· Supporting Actress 1986: Dianne Wiest
· Writing (Best Screenplay written directly for the screen) 1986: Woody Allen
· Best Picture 1986: Robert Greenhut - Producer (Rollins-Joffe, Orion)
· Directing 1986: Woody Allen
· Art Direction/Set Decoration 1986: Stuart Wurtzel - Art Direction, Carol Joffe - Set Decoration
· Film Editing 1986: Susan E. Morse
