
Amour
- Michael Haneke
- 2012
- 2h 7m
- France, Germany, Austria
In the most heartbreaking moment of his filmography, Michael Haneke directs Emmanuelle Riva and Jean-Louis Trintignant with painful intimacy in a story about the sweeping power of everlasting love, standing before its only obstacle, death. Palme d'Or and Oscar for Best International Film.
Synopsis
Georges and Anne are an octogenarian couple. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, also a musician, lives in Britain with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke, and the couple's bond of love is severely tested.

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Αγάπη
Best Foreign Language Film
Oscars
2013
Palme d'Or
Cannes Film Festival
2012
Best Actress (Emmanuelle Riva)
BAFTA Awards
2013
Best European Director
European Film Awards
2013
Best Foreign Language Film
Golden Globes
2013
FIPRESCI Prize
San Sebastian Film Festival
2012