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This three-part drama sensitively portrays a teenage romance between an English boy and a Swedish girl. A joint Swedish-British production, Annika stars Jesse Birdsall and Christina Rigner alongside Bulman star Don Henderson, and was co-written by Colin Nutley, a multi-award-winning English director now living and working in Sweden. Nutley is highly acclaimed for his insightful treatment of the mores of his adopted country, and several of his films have been chosen to represent Sweden at leading international film festivals and at the Academy Awards. Eighteen-year-old Pete Daniels is spending the summer doing casual work on the Isle of Wight when he meets and falls in love with Annika, a fifteen-year-old language student. Their relationship quickly intensifies - but the time inevitably comes when Annika has to return to her homeland, and Pete makes a life-changing decision.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This three-part drama sensitively portrays a teenage romance between an English boy and a Swedish girl. A joint Swedish-British production, Annika stars Jesse Birdsall and Christina Rigner alongside Bulman star Don Henderson, and was co-written by Colin Nutley, a multi-award-winning English director now living and working in Sweden. Nutley is highly acclaimed for his insightful treatment of the mores of his adopted country, and several of his films have been chosen to represent Sweden at leading international film festivals and at the Academy Awards. Eighteen-year-old Pete Daniels is spending the summer doing casual work on the Isle of Wight when he meets and falls in love with Annika, a fifteen-year-old language student. Their relationship quickly intensifies - but the time inevitably comes when Annika has to return to her homeland, and Pete makes a life-changing decision. ...Annika - Complete Series
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Shane Slade
Format:DVD
I was very pleased that this 1984 Channel 4 production has been issued on DVD. There has been a consistent internet speculation over the years as to whether it would be issued. Some inferior quality "bootleg" copies of the TV series have been previously circulated but at last there is a reasonable if not perfect print.
The theme of "Annika" is first love and as such is universal in its appeal. We all have this experience and it is so intense and bitter sweet that we remember it for the rest of our lives.
The story of Pete and Annika is very well scripted and performed and expertly captures the supreme happiness of fresh love and the heartstopping pain that can be associated with it.
I do not want to give away the plot except to say that it is set in the Isle of Wight in England in the mid 1980's and where a lively young but directionless lad, Pete, meets a Swedish girl, Annika, who is visiting England with her school friends to study English. Pete is experienced sexually but has never had his emotions engaged before. His meeting with Annika changes this and Pete soon realises that his selfish sexual life will never be the same again.
There is a very apt soundtrack which heightens the emotions involved as well as some lively pop music by the Waltons.
I strongly recommend this DVD.
The theme of "Annika" is first love and as such is universal in its appeal. We all have this experience and it is so intense and bitter sweet that we remember it for the rest of our lives.
The story of Pete and Annika is very well scripted and performed and expertly captures the supreme happiness of fresh love and the heartstopping pain that can be associated with it.
I do not want to give away the plot except to say that it is set in the Isle of Wight in England in the mid 1980's and where a lively young but directionless lad, Pete, meets a Swedish girl, Annika, who is visiting England with her school friends to study English. Pete is experienced sexually but has never had his emotions engaged before. His meeting with Annika changes this and Pete soon realises that his selfish sexual life will never be the same again.
There is a very apt soundtrack which heightens the emotions involved as well as some lively pop music by the Waltons.
I strongly recommend this DVD.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Steven Mason
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
At last this excellent series is finally released on DVD. i remember watching the original series on Channel 4. The plot is well described elsewhere so won't go into it too much. i remember at the time how emotional i felt, i could easily relate to what they were going through, and i have no doubt you will too. it may bring a tear to your eye. Somehow the writer/s and director have managed to capture all that is great about your first true love, as well all the heartache it brings. superb acting all round. Everything seems to be just right, and captures the 80's perfectly. This is a must see.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Shoombywoo
Format:DVD
Really great to see this again, I have been waiting for this to be released for ages.
Although last time I saw this I was a teenager I was not disappointed now due to overly rosy memories, I was just reminded why it had appealed to me so much then. Great story, great casting, great atmosphere.
It really is good!
Although last time I saw this I was a teenager I was not disappointed now due to overly rosy memories, I was just reminded why it had appealed to me so much then. Great story, great casting, great atmosphere.
It really is good!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
classic 80's serial
Captures fantasticly the ups and downs of that first love.the story is well written,it brings you back to your youth,well worth veiwing it.
Published 7 months ago by greg g
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best love story. Ever!
This has to be the most romantic film I've ever seen. The cultural nuances of an ordinary London lad (a young Jesse Birdsall) desperate to impress Annika (Christiana Rigner) and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by garry
4.0 out of 5 stars
A nostalgic look at a realistic teen holiday romance
I remember watching this series back in 1984 and like many, I was at the age where such a topic hit home. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Darren
5.0 out of 5 stars
Trip down memory lane
I loved this programme when it was on the 1st time & cannot understand why it has never been repeated & so was so glad that it came out on DVD. Read more
Published 11 months ago by P. Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy Viewing
This early 80s mini-series was obviously aimed at the late teens/early 20s market. The story line is steady without going into any great depth. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. P. Fixter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nostalgia
I've always remembered this programme, not really sure why! I have searched for it for a long time, so was glad to finally found it on good old Amazon! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Laura
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nostalgic fun
Perhaps like most I am of the era that remembers this mini series, and purchased nostalgically. However I was pleased to see that the program had lost none of its rough charm. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Wiffint
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