Hannah and Her Sisters (1986): Love, Faith, and the Art of Endurance

About this episode

This episode explores Woody Allen’s film Hannah and Her Sisters, highlighting its themes of intimacy, philosophy, and emotional upheaval.

In this episode, we explore Woody Allen’s Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) — a film that blends intimacy, philosophy, and quiet emotional upheaval into one of the most accomplished American dramas of the 1980s.

Topics covered

• film analysis
• emotional drama
• philosophy
• intimacy
• 1980s cinema

Keywords

• Hannah and Her Sisters
• Woody Allen
• 1986 film
• American drama
• emotional upheaval

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hannah and Her Sisters

More episodes of My Favourite Films

• Annie Hall (1977): Memory, Love, and the Reinvention of the Romantic Comedy · March 9, 2026 · 25 min
• Manhattan (1979): Romance, Narcissism, and the Myth of Seriousness · February 20, 2026 · 19 min
• Marnie (1964): Trauma, Control, and the Cost of Desire · February 10, 2026 · 14 min
• Episode 6 - Rope - Murder, Morality, and the Illusion of Control · January 30, 2026 · 12 min
• Episode 5 - The Birds: When Nature Turns Silent · January 28, 2026 · 10 min
• Episode 4 - North by Northwest: Identity, Desire, and the Perfect Chase · January 27, 2026 · 10 min