Amour

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.

Amour

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