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Annie Hall was written and directed by Woody Allen, a prolific, highly controversial filmmaker who has faced several accusations of sexual assault in the last two decades
. The romantic comedy examines the highs and lows of modern relationships through its main characters; Allen himself plays the protagonist, a neurotic comedian named Alvy Singer, who drives the plot of the film by musing on his failed romance with the independent and free-spirited Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). Using unconventional storytelling techniques—including breaking the fourth wall to speak directly to the audience, and a nonlinear narrative—the movie explores themes of location as identity, the transformative nature of art, and the absurdity and necessity of love. Its rapid-fire, witty dialogue and realistic portrayal of adult relationships in 1970s New York contributed to its broad commercial success. Annie Hall won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Keaton.
