Amour

Michael Haneke (Austria/France/Germany 2012). 127 mins.

Winner of the Palme D’Or at Cannes 2012.

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 an attack, and the couple’s bond of love is severely tested.

In French with English subtitles.

★★★★★ “A devastating, highly intelligent and astonishingly performed work. It’s a masterpiece.” Time Out

★★★★★ “This is film-making at the highest pitch of intelligence and insight.” The Guardian

★★★★★ “Haneke is confirmed as the premiere European director of his generation.” The Irish Times

★★★★★ “A compassionate, masterful work.” Total Film