The story is framed as an "autopsy" performed by , a neurotic New York comedian. Alvy spends the film looking back on his failed relationship with Annie Hall , a quirky, aspiring singer from the Midwest, trying to pinpoint exactly where it all went wrong. Their journey is a series of non-linear vignettes:
Annie Hall: A Nervous Romance Written by Woody Allen ... - Syd Field
In the world of 1970s cinema, Annie Hall stands as a "nervous romance" that redefined the romantic comedy by trading fairytale endings for a grounded, bittersweet look at human connection. The Plot: An Autopsy of Love