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Waiting for Anya
2020 109 min Belgium, United Kingdom, United States of America 12+
★5.9
Drama, War
Director: Ben Cookson
🎭 Based on
«Waiting for Anya»
byMichael Morpurgo
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Description
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.
Starring
Noah Schnapp
Actor
Thomas Kretschmann
Actor
Frederick Schmidt
Actor
Awards
3 nominations
Key opinion
Waiting for Anya is a well-intentioned but uneven war drama that struggles to elevate its source material beyond a conventional, predictable narrative. While the film features beautiful visuals and select standout performances, its overly faithful adaptation and inconsistent acting prevent it from achieving emotional depth.
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively captures the picturesque Pyrenees landscapes, providing a stunning visual backdrop for the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay remains too rigidly attached to the original novel, failing to adapt the source material into a compelling cinematic structure. | |
| Ending | The film leans toward a predictable and formulaic conclusion that lacks narrative tension or surprise. | |
| Acting | Performances are inconsistent, with some cast members delivering nuanced work while others are criticized for theatrical or flat acting. |