Amour

Amour

2012 · 127 min · FR · PG-13 · 7.8 (1,782 votes)
Dir. Michael Haneke · Starring Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Alexandre Tharaud, William Shimell, Ramon Agirre
DramaRomance

Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke, and the couple's bond of love is severely tested.

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This film is a raw, intimate exploration of love's ultimate test. It's a somber, deeply affecting journey through the fragility of life and the profound sacrifices made for devotion. The atmosphere is quiet, yet intensely emotional, leaving a lasting, melancholic impression.

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