4.6

119 reviews

Amour

Michael Haneke20122h 7mDrama

Written by Cinobo

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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Festival screenings: Oscars, Cannes FF, San Sebastián IFF
Language: English, French
Country: France, Germany, Austria
Subtitles: Greek
Age rating: 12+

Oscars

Best Foreign Language Film

2013

Cannes Film Festival

Palme d'Or

2012

BAFTA Awards

Best Actress (Emmanuelle Riva)

2013

European Film Awards

Best European Director

2013

Golden Globes

Best Foreign Language Film

2013

San Sebastian Film Festival

FIPRESCI Prize

2012

What others say

4.6

119 reviews

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