The Waiheke French Film Night

Amour 

This French drama directed by Michael Haneke examines old age, infirmity and mortality with relentless honesty as it depicts the relationship of a couple in their eighties. Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter (Isabelle Huppert,), who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has an attack. The couple's bond of love is severely tested.


Festivals & Awards Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival 2012. Best Foreign Language Film at the 2013 Golden Globes. Best Foreign Film and Best Actress (Riva), BAFTA Awards 2013. 

Drama, World Cinema | 125mins |   [     } /France, Germany, Austria | Language: French with English subtitles