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Hiroshima Mon Amour
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HIROSHIMA MON AMOUR

"From the measureless depths of a woman's emotions..."

19591h 32m7.7 TMDb

Directed by Alain Resnais

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The deep conversation between a Japanese architect and a French actress forms the basis of this celebrated French film, considered one of the vanguard productions of the French New Wave. Set in Hiroshima after the end of World War II, the couple -- lovers turned friends -- recount, over many hours, previous romances and life experiences.

Cast

Emmanuelle Riva

Emmanuelle Riva

Elle

Eiji Okada

Eiji Okada

Lui

Stella Dassas

Stella Dassas

Mother

Pierre Barbaud

Pierre Barbaud

Father

Bernard Fresson

Bernard Fresson

German Lover

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion8.2
Complexity8.4
Humor5.3
Realism9.2
Action4.2
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
  • viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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