Oh Hi Anne 2017
Crafted by artist Anne McGuire, *Oh Hi Anne (2017)* is a poignant nine-minute animated meditation on love and loss, woven from raw voicemails left on her answering machine by the legendary Kuchar brothers, George and Mike.
Director: Anne McGuire
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oh Hi Anne (2017) about?
*Oh Hi Anne* is an animated short film that transforms voicemails left by George and Mike Kuchar on Anne McGuire's answering machine into a visual and auditory elegy. The film captures their candid conversations, their bond, and the aftermath of George's death, all rendered through hand-drawn art and McGuire's own musical compositions.
Who directed Oh Hi Anne?
The film was directed by Anne McGuire, who crafted the animation and musical elements around the Kuchar brothers' voicemails.
Who stars in Oh Hi Anne?
The film features the voices of George Kuchar and Mike Kuchar, whose spontaneous voicemails form the core of the narrative.
Is Oh Hi Anne (2017) worth watching?
With its unique blend of animation, personal storytelling, and emotional depth, *Oh Hi Anne* is a moving experience for fans of experimental film and intimate character studies. Its brevity—just nine minutes—makes it a powerful entry point for those curious about the Kuchar brothers' legacy or McGuire's artistic vision.
How long is Oh Hi Anne?
The runtime for *Oh Hi Anne* is 9 minutes.
About Oh Hi Anne (2017) — A Haunting Animated Tribute to Love and Loss
Crafted by artist Anne McGuire, *Oh Hi Anne (2017)* is a poignant nine-minute animated meditation on love and loss, woven from raw voicemails left on her answering machine by the legendary Kuchar brothers, George and Mike. The film unfolds like a digital scrapbook, where their candid, unfiltered voices drift through a river of hand-drawn scribbles and McGuire's own musical reflections. Within these seemingly casual messages lies a deeply moving narrative—one that traces their bond, the heartbreak of George's passing in 2011, and the delicate threads of memory that linger after loss. The result is a DIY homage to authenticity, blending home-recorded spontaneity with the rawness of personal grief.
A labor of love in every sense, *Oh Hi Anne* transforms ordinary voicemails into an intimate portrait of two creative souls whose voices echo like ghostly whispers against a backdrop of scribbled dreams. McGuire's hand-drawn visuals and haunting musical interludes amplify the emotional weight, turning what could have been mere recordings into a cinematic experience that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.