Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)
From the measureless depths of a woman's emotions...
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.
Cast
- Emmanuelle Riva - Elle
- Eiji Okada - Lui
- Stella Dassas - Mother
- Pierre Barbaud - Father
- Bernard Fresson - German Lover
Screenplay
- Marguerite Duras (Screenplay)
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, A New Love After Heartbreak, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
new love, france, atomic bomb, return, lover, architect, hiroshima, japan, black and white, family, extramarital affair, anti war
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Hiroshima Mon Amour?
- Hiroshima Mon Amour stars Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud, Bernard Fresson.
- How long is Hiroshima Mon Amour?
- Hiroshima Mon Amour has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Hiroshima Mon Amour?
- Hiroshima Mon Amour is a Drama, History, Romance film.
- How much did Hiroshima Mon Amour gross?
- Hiroshima Mon Amour grossed $3,193 worldwide.
- Where was Hiroshima Mon Amour produced?
- Hiroshima Mon Amour was produced in France, Japan.
- What are the themes of Hiroshima Mon Amour?
- The themes of Hiroshima Mon Amour include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, A New Love After Heartbreak, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.