Anna and the ghost

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Movie
German title Anna and the ghost
Original title Giving up the ghost
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1998
length 87 minutes
Rod
Director Claudia Weill
script Anthea Sylbert
Richard Romanus
production Richard Romanus
Anthea Sylbert
Paula Weinstein
music Mader
camera John Holosko
cut Mary Jo Markey
occupation

Anna and the Ghost (Original title: Giving Up the Ghost ) is an American fantasy comedy film from 1998 . Directed by Claudia Weill , the screenplay was written by Anthea Sylbert and Richard Romanus .

action

Anna Hobson, a lawyer, is happily married to Jake, who works in the same profession. One day Jake is jogging in a park and dies after being faint.

Anna distracts her thoughts from the grief with intensive work. She helps policeman Kevin investigate a murder case. Alone at home, she speaks as if she were speaking to Jake. One day Jake's ghost answers her. He suggests that she commit suicide and be reunited with him. At times he tries to urge her to commit suicide.

Jake's ghost helps Anna solve the murder case. Anna falls in love with Kevin.

Reviews

Film Service wrote that the film was romantic.

The magazine TV Spielfilm wrote that the film was a "small, unfortunately too sweet romantic comedy in television format with some clever twists" . You can "see him , smile and forget" .

The magazine TV direkt 15/2008 wrote that the film was "smart and romantic" .

backgrounds

The film was shot in Toronto . Its premiere in the USA took place on September 7, 1998.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Anna and the Spirit in the Lexicon of International FilmsTemplate: LdiF / Maintenance / Access used , accessed on July 15, 2008
  2. ↑ TV feature film , accessed on July 15, 2008
  3. ↑ TV direkt 15/2008, page 100
  4. ^ Filming locations for Giving Up the Ghost , accessed July 15, 2008
  5. ↑ Release dates for Giving Up the Ghost , accessed July 15, 2008