When did principal photography for Annie Hall begin?
Principal photography for the film began on the 19th of May 1976. The production started on the South Fork of Long Island.
Questions about Annie Hall
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who directed and starred in the 1977 film Annie Hall?
Woody Allen directed the film and played the lead role of Alvy Singer. He also co-wrote the screenplay with Marshall Brickman.
What awards did Annie Hall win at the 50th Academy Awards ceremony held on the 3rd of April 1978?
Annie Hall won four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Original Screenplay. Charles H. Joffe received the statue for Best Picture while Diane Keaton took home Best Actress.
How much money did Annie Hall earn during its theatrical run in United States and Canada?
The film earned thirty eight million two hundred fifty one thousand four hundred twenty five dollars against a four million dollar budget. It ranked eleventh highest grossing picture of 1977.
Why is the visual style of Annie Hall considered unique compared to other films made in 1977?
Cinematographer Gordon Willis used varying lighting styles including hot golden light for California scenes and grey overcast lighting for Manhattan sequences. A study calculated the average shot length of Annie Hall to be 14.5 seconds which was longer than the four to seven second average for other films from that year.