
Amour
dir. Michael Haneke
87
8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
With towering performances and an unflinching script from Michael Haneke, Amour represents an honest, heartwrenching depiction of deep love and responsibility.
What resonated with audiences
'Amour' delivers extraordinary performances and unflinching realism in its profound exploration of aging, mortality, and enduring devotion. The film's thought-provoking examination of love's ultimate test resonates deeply, prompting reflection on universal human experiences. Haneke's masterful direction creates devastating dramatic impact through authentic, unsentimental storytelling. However, opinions sharply divide on pacing, with many finding it slow or difficult to watch, though some attribute this to the challenging subject matter rather than execution flaws.

Directed byMichael Haneke
StarringJean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Alexandre Tharaud, William Shimell, Ramon Agirre
Written byMichael Haneke
CinematographyDarius Khondji
EditingMonika Willi
Amour
2012 · PG-13 · 2h 7m
Drama, Romance
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.
What resonated with audiences
'Amour' delivers extraordinary performances and unflinching realism in its profound exploration of aging, mortality, and enduring devotion. The film's thought-provoking examination of love's ultimate test resonates deeply, prompting reflection on universal human experiences. Haneke's masterful direction creates devastating dramatic impact through authentic, unsentimental storytelling. However, opinions sharply divide on pacing, with many finding it slow or difficult to watch, though some attribute this to the challenging subject matter rather than execution flaws.
Critics Consensus
With towering performances and an unflinching script from Michael Haneke, Amour represents an honest, heartwrenching depiction of deep love and responsibility.
