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Guernsey (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: Belgium, Netherlands
Alternative Title: Fremd im eigenen Leben
Director: Nanouk Leopold
Writer: Nanouk Leopold
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Circe Films, CoBo Fonds, Cosmokino
Genre: Drama
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: relationship, sister, suicide, woman director
Story
Anna, a quiet and introspective woman of thirty, lives with her family in the suburbs of a major city. She has a calm marriage with Sebastiaan, her older sister's former lover, and they seem to have a good relationship along with Anna's sister. Anna works as an irrigation specialist traveling to developing countries for work. During one trip, she discovers her female colleague has committed suicide by hanging herself in their shared accommodation. Despite not being close to the colleague, the event deeply affects Anna, making her question her own connections with those around her. Upon returning home, Anna keeps this incident secret and starts observing Sebastiaan and her family, wondering what her place is in their lives as she feels distant from them despite living together.
Summary
Guernsey (2005), directed by Nanouk Leopold, is a Belgian-Netherlands drama that explores the themes of relationships, identity, and loss. The film follows Anna, a woman who undergoes an emotional crisis after witnessing her colleague's suicide while on a work trip abroad. This triggering event prompts Anna to reassess her life and connections with those closest to her upon returning home. The movie delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly Anna's dynamic with her husband Sebastiaan, who was once her sister's lover, and her family. Although not much is revealed about Guernsey's broader context or significance, it appears to be a contemplative character study focused on Anna's personal journey.
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