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Rebellious Catholic schoolgirls, hidden secrets and a controversial romance all unfold in the newest addition to the lesbian cult classic canon. Loving Annabelle is the controversial story of a Catholic boarding school teacher who has an affair with her female student, Annabelle. Inspired by the 1931 German classic 'Maedchen In Uniform,' director Katharine Brooks's 'Loving Annabelle' gives a modern telling of the forbidden love story that continues to be controversial to this day.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Must confess when I first saw this film I hated it, hated it! But then I found myself thinking about it, so I watched it again, and again. First thing to mention is that, for an indie movie, shot on a shoe-string budget, the production values are very high, by which I mean that this movie has a lush sort of a look and feel about it; the cinematography is gorgeous - I can't explain it any better.
The story is one fraught with difficulties: Simone Bradley, English Literature teacher at an all-girls boarding convent/school finds herself falling for the girlish charms of Annabelle Tillman, wild-child daughter of a prominent US senator. Annabelle, for her part, makes it very clear to Ms Bradley, that she is attracted to her - and then some. OK, we're informed (by various means) that Annabelle is a double handful of trouble, and that the boarding school is the last chance saloon for her. If she doesn't mend her wild ways there, next stop is a Military Academy. Oddly though, the only way this 'wildness' manifests itself is that Annabelle smokes a lot, has had her nose pierced and wears Doc Marten boots with everything - other than that, she actually comes across as a bit of a sweetheart: witness her gentle comforting of Collins, the screwed-up self-harmer. Oh yes, well, Annabelle is a lesbian of course, that's pretty wild I suppose. For goodness' sake, she even comes off worse in a catfight with one of the girls in her dorm. How mad and bad is that??
A word here about the screen presence of Erin Kelly in her debut role as Annabelle - extraordinary is the word, astonishing is another. Simone Bradley is played by Diane Gaidry, an actress with a stillness about her that I found very pleasing. The scenes between Annabelle and Simone vary, from highly-charged/erotic to just plain silly. And yes, there are many meaningful, lingering looks between the two, but they really are meaningful; they move the story along very nicely. The ending is awful, stereotypical blah - can't think what writer/director and out lesbian Katharine Brooks was thinking. Or perhaps that's why the extras include an altogether more satisfying alternative ending. So, go on, give Annabelle a whirl in your dvd player. Oh, and the music's great too.
The story is one fraught with difficulties: Simone Bradley, English Literature teacher at an all-girls boarding convent/school finds herself falling for the girlish charms of Annabelle Tillman, wild-child daughter of a prominent US senator. Annabelle, for her part, makes it very clear to Ms Bradley, that she is attracted to her - and then some. OK, we're informed (by various means) that Annabelle is a double handful of trouble, and that the boarding school is the last chance saloon for her. If she doesn't mend her wild ways there, next stop is a Military Academy. Oddly though, the only way this 'wildness' manifests itself is that Annabelle smokes a lot, has had her nose pierced and wears Doc Marten boots with everything - other than that, she actually comes across as a bit of a sweetheart: witness her gentle comforting of Collins, the screwed-up self-harmer. Oh yes, well, Annabelle is a lesbian of course, that's pretty wild I suppose. For goodness' sake, she even comes off worse in a catfight with one of the girls in her dorm. How mad and bad is that??
A word here about the screen presence of Erin Kelly in her debut role as Annabelle - extraordinary is the word, astonishing is another. Simone Bradley is played by Diane Gaidry, an actress with a stillness about her that I found very pleasing. The scenes between Annabelle and Simone vary, from highly-charged/erotic to just plain silly. And yes, there are many meaningful, lingering looks between the two, but they really are meaningful; they move the story along very nicely. The ending is awful, stereotypical blah - can't think what writer/director and out lesbian Katharine Brooks was thinking. Or perhaps that's why the extras include an altogether more satisfying alternative ending. So, go on, give Annabelle a whirl in your dvd player. Oh, and the music's great too.
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When I first read the synopsis on the back of the box i was a bit put off. Let's be honest a teacher-student relationship just isn't right in society.
I'm glad I took the leap and watched this though because there's a lot more to it than that. Firstly, it isn't about this sordid affair but what comes before the inevitable. The story is treated with due respect and unfolds in a tasteful manner that draws you into the feelings of both characters. The torment of a teacher trying to stay in control and the desire and passion of a student not afraid to feel and push boundaries.
Annabelle is the rebellious daughter of a senator who is sent to a Catholic boarding school in an attempt to tame her. Simone is her teacher and head of the dorm she is placed in. From the very beginning Annabelle takes an interest in Simone and aims to befriend her and challenge her emotions and beliefs. The maturation of the relationship is beautiful to watch as it is complex and has the student leading the teacher forward into the world.
The cinematography is fantastic. I would recommend this movie just for that alone. The scenes flow fluidly serving to accentuate the inherent meanings and emotion behind them. You get drawn in without your knowledge until you are one with the characters.
The beautiful soundtrack (which i wish was available on cd!!) makes a huge difference with meaningful songs well placed in the movie adding to the wonderful scene selections and acting.
Trust me, you want to watch this movie. It does not aim to justify but tell a story.
I'm glad I took the leap and watched this though because there's a lot more to it than that. Firstly, it isn't about this sordid affair but what comes before the inevitable. The story is treated with due respect and unfolds in a tasteful manner that draws you into the feelings of both characters. The torment of a teacher trying to stay in control and the desire and passion of a student not afraid to feel and push boundaries.
Annabelle is the rebellious daughter of a senator who is sent to a Catholic boarding school in an attempt to tame her. Simone is her teacher and head of the dorm she is placed in. From the very beginning Annabelle takes an interest in Simone and aims to befriend her and challenge her emotions and beliefs. The maturation of the relationship is beautiful to watch as it is complex and has the student leading the teacher forward into the world.
The cinematography is fantastic. I would recommend this movie just for that alone. The scenes flow fluidly serving to accentuate the inherent meanings and emotion behind them. You get drawn in without your knowledge until you are one with the characters.
The beautiful soundtrack (which i wish was available on cd!!) makes a huge difference with meaningful songs well placed in the movie adding to the wonderful scene selections and acting.
Trust me, you want to watch this movie. It does not aim to justify but tell a story.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a lovely story about how sometimes you just cant fight your feelings even if you know you could get in trouble. Not your typical school child crush on a teacher but a real love story that you get pulled into. Fantastic story and well written.
Set in a catholic boarding school this story is based on an out of control girl who from day one finds herself attracted to her poetry teacher and how a friendship can turn to love.
Very well actored, beautiful soundtrack. I would definately recomend to watch. Just a lovely Love Story. One thing i will say is be sure to watch the extra's...especially the alternate ending which I found answered more questions.
Enjoy every one. I hoped this helped.
Set in a catholic boarding school this story is based on an out of control girl who from day one finds herself attracted to her poetry teacher and how a friendship can turn to love.
Very well actored, beautiful soundtrack. I would definately recomend to watch. Just a lovely Love Story. One thing i will say is be sure to watch the extra's...especially the alternate ending which I found answered more questions.
Enjoy every one. I hoped this helped.
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What A Great Film
I had this film for christmas and me and my partner watched it last night, what a great film. It keeps you thinking will they won't they all the way through until they finally... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. K. L. Johnson
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Good romantic Dvd that was shipped quickly in time for christmas.
Whom I was buying it for seemed to enjoy this film also, so it was a great purchase. Thankful of this product
Whom I was buying it for seemed to enjoy this film also, so it was a great purchase. Thankful of this product
Published 4 months ago by Aimee
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Recommend a very sweet watchable film of a loving relationship between two women. Very sexy and well shot with lots of thought.
Published 5 months ago by Byker_Byrd
BEAUTIFUL,AMAZING,BRILLIANT
this film is beautiful made me cry! lol
great story and great acting must see
definitly worth buying believe me you wont be disappointed
great story and great acting must see
definitly worth buying believe me you wont be disappointed
Published 15 months ago by Bethh
a must watch
loving annabelle is a fantastic film, the best lesbian themed movie i have seen in a long time. Beautifully written and directed by a lesbian(katherine brooks 'finding kate')... Read more
Published 17 months ago by naughtydaughtry
Annabelle let nothing get in her way!
Having been expelled from her two previous schools wasn't going to be a problem for Annabelle when she was then placed at her next, a Catholic High School by her Senator mother. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Patrick H. Williams
i really liked this movie
The music totally drew me in. Aurah, fantastic, get the soundtrack!
And the film, I mean it is this indie flick clearly but it so gets the point across. Read more
And the film, I mean it is this indie flick clearly but it so gets the point across. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Martian 77
Disappointed
I was disappointed with this film, the story didn't go anywhere, I didn't warm to the characters so quite boring really.
Published 21 months ago by Sunshine Girl
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Published 21 months ago by VALENTINO
Very enjoyable film.
Note:This opinion comes from someone that has never been with a woman, so don't attack me if I think it's good, because I find that alot of the other 'good' films are either too... Read more
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