Loving Annabelle (2006)

Director:

Katherine Brooks

Writers:

Olivia Bohnhoff (additional screenplay)
Katherine Brooks (writer)

Release Date:

24 May 2007 (Germany)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

One Student... One teacher... One secret.

Plot:

Annabelle is the wise-beyond-her-years newcomer to an exclusive Catholic girls school. Having been expelled...

Plot Keywords:

Teacher | Denial | Schoolgirl | Breasts | Nun

Awards:

10 wins

Cast

Erin Kelly	...	Annabelle
Diane Gaidry	...	Simone Bradley
Laura Breckenridge	...	Colins
Michelle Horn	...	Kristen
Gustine Fudickar	...	Cat Pegrum
Ilene Graff	...	Mother Immaculata
Markus Flanagan	...	Michael
Karen Teliha	...	Sister Claire
Marla Maples	...	Lauren
Greg Joelson	...	Barry
Wendy Schaal	...	Senator Tillman (as Wendy Schall)
Greg Carroll	...	Senator's Aid
Shawn Thompson	...	Senator's Aid
Leslie Andrews	...	Martha (as Lesli Andrews)
Austin Highsmith	...	Schoolgirl

Runtime:

76 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Certification:

Australia:MA | USA:Not Rated

Filming Locations:

Marymount High School - 10643 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Divine Light Pictures

Trivia:

The movie was made in three weeks.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: After Annabelle asks Simone if she would take her cross off, Annabelle turns to pick up her rosary. The microphone is visible on the inside of Annabelle's shirt collar.

Quotes:

Simone: [talking about getting rid of Annabelle's beads] Maybe you could carry them in your pocket or hide them in your bag where no one could see them.
Annabelle: I'll think about it.
Simone: Why are you making this so hard?
Annabelle: The first person I fell in love with gave them to me.
Simone: You still in love with him?
Annabelle: *She* moved to Europe last year with her family.
Simone: [Simone touches Annabelle's arm] Think about it.

Soundtrack:

Six Feet Down

"Loving Annabelle" a breathe of fresh air

After having watched so many lesbian films and being utterly disappointed with the majority of them, it was a relief to sit through "Loving Annabelle." The story touches the heart and is an incredible intro for Katherine Brooks into what I hope will be a long, fruitful career as a Writer/Director for feature films. She takes a controversial subject and handles it well without compromising reality. I am grateful for her courage not to take the easy way out. It sets a standard I hope other film makers are willing to step up to.The excellent cast and direction make this a very memorable viewing experience.