The Butler (1997)
A documentary film with some acted sequences sprinkled throughout, The Butler is about the special bond between the director and her brother Nino, in Melbourne, Australia. Kannava, re-establishing her life after developing a chronic health condition (scleroderma) at the age of 30, is assisted by her brother to live her life, and she in turns provide company and support to him, as he attempts to alleviate his loneliness.
Director: Anna Kannava
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Anna Kannava as Self |
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Nino Kannava as Self |
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George Kannava as Self |
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Frederika Apokidou as Self |
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Anna Apokidou as Self |
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Chrystal Hili as Young Anna |
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Salvatore Latona as Young Ninos |
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James Biviano as Young George |
| Directing | Anna Kannava | Director |
| Writing | Anna Kannava | Writer |
| Production | John Cruthers | Producer |
| Writing | Brian McKenzie | Script Editor |
| Crew | Brian McKenzie | Cinematography |
| Crew | Firooz Malekzadeh | Cinematography |
| Editing | James Manché | Editor |
| Sound | Livia Ruzic | Sound Editor |