“Amour”

Georges and Anne are a retired married couple in their eighties. One day, Anne has a severe stroke with devastating side effects, leaving her completely helpless and therefore, Georges’ full-time responsibility. While the actors deliver heart-wrenching performances, much time was wasted on long running scenes with little or no action that fail to move the story forward. Despite the slow pace, the plotline remains strong as their relationship is severely tested. The audience begins to care deeply for Anne and George through small but powerful glimpses into their lifetime together, and the horrors of old age are fully realized in the agony and beauty of their enduring love.

Cast and Credits:

Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Alexandre Tharaud, William Shimell

Les Films du Losange, X Filme Creative Pool, and Wega Films (Stefan Arndt, Veit Heiduschka, Michael Katz, Margaret Menegoz) present film written and directed by Michael Haneke. Running time: 125 minutes.