Amour Fou (2014)
Love can't be chosen...
Heinrich wishes to conquer death through love, and when he meets Henriette, the wife of a business acquaintance, she expresses interest in a suicide pact when she learns she has a terminal illness.
Director: Jessica Hausner
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: May 16, 2014
Cast
- Christian Friedel - Heinrich
- Stephan Grossmann - Friedrich Louis Vogel
- Katharina Schüttler - Sophie
- Hana Sofia Lopes - Older Sister
- Eva-Maria Kurz - Relative
- Sandra Hüller - Marie
- Gustav Peter Wöhler - Hypnotist
- Peter Jordan - Adam Müller
- Alissa Wilms - Maid Dorte
- Paraschiva Dragus - Pauline
Screenplay
- Jessica Hausner (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Martin Gschlacht
Editing: Karina Ressler
Production: Coop99 Filmproduktion, Essential Filmproduktion, Amour Fou Luxembourg
Country: Austria, Germany, Luxembourg
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks
Keywords
suicide, poet, biography, love, woman director, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amour Fou about?
- Heinrich wishes to conquer death through love, and when he meets Henriette, the wife of a business acquaintance, she expresses interest in a suicide pact when she learns she has a terminal illness.
- Who directed Amour Fou?
- Amour Fou was directed by Jessica Hausner.
- Who stars in Amour Fou?
- Amour Fou stars Christian Friedel, Stephan Grossmann, Katharina Schüttler, Hana Sofia Lopes, Eva-Maria Kurz, Sandra Hüller.
- How long is Amour Fou?
- Amour Fou has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Amour Fou?
- Amour Fou is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Amour Fou produced?
- Amour Fou was produced in Austria, Germany, Luxembourg.
- What are the themes of Amour Fou?
- The themes of Amour Fou include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks.