Hiroshima Mon Amour(1959)
“From the measureless depths of a woman's emotions...”
Overview
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. The two intertwine their stories about the past with pondering the devastation wrought by the atomic bomb dropped on the city.
Director
Alain Resnais
Studio
Argos films
Revenue
$3K
Cast
Emmanuelle Riva
as Elle
Eiji Okada
as Lui
Stella Dassas
as Mother
Pierre Barbaud
as Father
Bernard Fresson
as German Lover
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Box Office
$3K
Production Companies
Argos films • Como Films • Daiei Film
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What is Hiroshima Mon Amour about?▼
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. The two intertwine their stories about the past with pondering the devastation wrought by the atomic bomb dropped on the city.
Who directed Hiroshima Mon Amour?▼
Hiroshima Mon Amour was directed by Alain Resnais and released in 1959. It is a drama, history, romance film.
How long is Hiroshima Mon Amour?▼
Hiroshima Mon Amour has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Hiroshima Mon Amour?▼
The cast of Hiroshima Mon Amour includes Emmanuelle Riva as Elle, Eiji Okada as Lui, Stella Dassas as Mother, Pierre Barbaud as Father, Bernard Fresson as German Lover.
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