Question 1

Which real-life university building stands in for the KGB headquarters in Anna's climactic fight?

Accepted Answer

The Chemical Department of Moscow State University serves as the KGB building, with the university's main tower briefly visible.

Question 2

What shower scene in Anna pays tribute to Luc Besson's earlier film Léon: The Professional?

Accepted Answer

Anna leaning exhaustedly against a wall in the shower after a hit job gone wrong references a similar scene with Jean Reno's character in Léon: The Professional.

Question 3

What personal connection does Helen Mirren have to her Russian character Olga?

Accepted Answer

Helen Mirren is half-Russian, born Helen Mironoff, with her father being an emigrant from Smolensk, Russia.

Question 4

Which major film festivals was Anna selected for in 2019?

Accepted Answer

Anna was selected for AFI Fest, Cannes Film Festival, IndieLisboa International Independent Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2019.

Question 5

What controversy surrounded Luc Besson during Anna's production, and how did it affect the film's release?

Accepted Answer

Luc Besson was accused of sexual misconduct during production. Though no charges were filed, the studio distanced itself, releasing the film without official screenings and with minimal publicity.

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