Annie Hall is a 1977 romantic comedy film directed by Woody Allen from a script he co-wrote with Marshall Brickman. Allen's working title for the film was Anhedonia, but this was considered unmarketable. Brickman's suggested alternative, It Had to Be Jew, was considered even less marketable, and ultimately Annie Hall was settled upon as the release title. Because of biographical similarities with Alvy, including Allen's previous relationship with co-star Diane Keaton (real name Diane Hall), Annie Hall has been widely assumed to be semi-autobiographical, but Allen has denied this.
Plot Description
The film is set in New York City and Los Angeles.
Allen plays Alvy Singer, a comedian obsessed with death, attempting to maintain a relationship with the ditzy title character (played by Diane Keaton), who loves life.
Alvy Singer grew up in Brooklyn. His father operated a bumper cars concession. He claims the family home was located below a roller coaster on Coney Island. [top]
Awards
The film won the following Academy Awards:
Best Actress in a Leading Role - Diane Keaton
Best Director - Woody Allen
Best Picture - Charles H. Joffe
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen - Woody Allen and Marshall Brickman
It was also nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role - Woody Allen.
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