Woody Allen & Marshall Brickman
Annie Hall

Published by Diogenes as Der Stadtneurotiker

Woody Allen's screenplays are some of the wittiest and most sophisticated of modern cinema classics, and his scripts reflect the emotional range of his talent. In ›Annie Hall‹ New York comedian Alvy Singer reflects ruefully upon a failed relationship. When he first met Annie Hall on a tennis date, she was an insecure wallflower in trousers, vest and tie. But they shared a self-deprecating sense of humour, plus certain deep-seated neuroses, and love soon blossomed. Alvy supported Annie's hopes for a singing career and encouraged her to broaden her talents. But ironically, her increasing self-assurance, coupled with Alvy's obsession with death and his seeming inability to enjoy himself (›Life is divided between the horrible and the miserable‹), spelt trouble for their affair. ›Annie Hall‹ is a bittersweet comedic masterpiece, rich in irony, invention, romantic insights and classic Woody Allen one-liners. It won Academy Awards for Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture of 1977.