Anna Coleta
Dir. Lara Boon
Release Date 2023
Anna Coleta is the intimate story of filmmaker Lara Boon, who attempts to understand her deceased grandmother, whom she never truly knew. Using old footage and new scenes, she reconstructs her grandmother's life, exploring themes such as reality, memory, adoption, and time. This film invites viewers on an emotional journey in which truth and fiction blur, and a deeper connection between generations emerges.
Lara Boon | Writer & Director
Lara Boon is a filmmaker, writer, and costume designer based in the Netherlands, specializing in intimate, visually driven storytelling. Her work explores themes of memory, identity, and human connection, often blending personal narratives with broader social perspectives.
Lara graduated from the Willem de Kooning Academy in 2024 in Audiovisual Design. During her studies, she developed a multidisciplinary approach to filmmaking, gaining experience in directing, editing, and production. Her film, Anna Coleta, a poetic exploration of family history, was later
Writer & Director:
Lara Boon
Starring:
Kiki Mettler
Cinematography & Coloring:
Alexander Dragomirov
Sound Design & Mix:
Anas Qadamani
Music:
Max van Hout
Makeup and Hair stylist:
Lauryn Sampono
Production Assistant:
Sophie Dixon