Amour

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100
Total warning time: 9m 30s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (1m)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:00 - 00:46:00] Brief scene of partial nudity as the husband helps his wife change clothes.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (1m)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [01:20:00 - 01:21:00] Brief mention of medication use for pain management.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (7m)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:10:00 - 01:12:00] A distressing scene where the husband slaps his wife in a moment of frustration.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:30:00 - 01:35:00] Intense emotional scenes involving the wife's deteriorating health and suffering.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:30:00 - 00:30:30] Mild cursing in a moment of frustration.
Amour
Year: 2012
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 127 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 94
Votes: 93090
Gross: 6,739,492
Director: Michael Haneke
Stars: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Alexandre Tharaud
Overview: 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.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie Amour (2012)?
A: Amour (2012) is a French-language drama film directed by Michael Haneke. The movie follows an elderly couple, Georges and Anne, whose lives take a tragic turn when Anne suffers a stroke. The film explores themes of love, aging, and the challenges of caregiving as Georges struggles to take care of his ailing wife.
Q: Who are the main actors in Amour (2012)?
A: The main actors in Amour (2012) are Jean-Louis Trintignant as Georges, Emmanuelle Riva as Anne, and Isabelle Huppert as their daughter, Eva. Alexandre Tharaud also appears in a supporting role as himself, a pianist.
Q: Did Amour (2012) win any awards?
A: Yes, Amour (2012) received widespread critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. It also won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and was nominated for four other Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Emmanuelle Riva, and Best Original Screenplay.
Q: What is the significance of the title Amour?
A: The title Amour, which means 'love' in French, reflects the central theme of the film. It portrays the deep and enduring love between Georges and Anne, even as they face the physical and emotional hardships brought on by Anne's deteriorating health. The film examines how love is tested in the face of suffering and mortality.
Q: Is Amour (2012) based on a true story?
A: No, Amour (2012) is not based on a true story. However, director Michael Haneke has stated that the film was inspired by the real-life experiences of an aunt who asked for help in ending her life after suffering a debilitating illness. The story is fictional but grounded in realistic and deeply human experiences.