Cast and Crew of Anomalisa

Anomalisa

"Anomalisa" is a stop-motion animated film that tells the story of Michael Stone, an inspirational speaker who perceives everyone around him as sounding identical, until he meets Lisa, a unique woman who brings color and vitality to his otherwise monotonous life. Their encounter leads Michael to reevaluate his existence and breaks the monotonous pattern of his world.

Trivia:
1. "Anomalisa" is co-directed by Charlie Kaufman, known for his inventive and introspective screenplays, and Duke Johnson. The film is notable for being Kaufman's first feature as a director.
2. The voices of Michael and Lisa are performed by David Thewlis and Jennifer Jason Leigh respectively, while all other characters are voiced by Tom Noonan, emphasizing the protagonist's perception of people as indistinguishable.
3. The film's stop-motion animation involved intricate puppet work and was meticulously crafted to capture subtle emotional expressions, distinguishing it from typical animated movies.

Full Cast of Anomalisa

David Thewlis as Michael Stone (voice)

David Thewlis

Michael Stone (voice)
Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lisa Hesselman (voice)

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Lisa Hesselman (voice)
Tom Noonan as Everyone Else (voice)

Tom Noonan

Everyone Else (voice)

Crew of Anomalisa

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