Michael Haneke's Amore

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Coming April 6th from Umbrella.



https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/coll...nema-8-blu-ray

The drama film Amour (2012) is the newest entry in our brand new sub-label 'World Cinema'. This volume includes exclusive extra features, limited O-Ring packaging and artwork.

Amour won the Academy Award for 'Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards'.

Retired music teachers Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) have spent their lives devoted to their careers and to each other. Their relationship faces its greatest challenge when Anne suffers a debilitating stroke. Though Georges himself suffers from the aches and infirmities of old age, he bravely ignores his own discomfort to take care of his wife, and is determined to keep his promise to her that she never go back to the hospital.

Director: Michael Haneke
Cast: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert

Extras:
"The Making of Amour" featurette
Q&A with Director Michael Haneke
"Movie Presentation by Philippe Rouyer" featurette
"Pourquoi que je vis" documentary excerpt
Theatrical trailer

[Matt H. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt H.]

The only Haneke film I haven't seen. I have elderly parents and this just seems too painful.

[Randy G Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Randy G]

The only Haneke film I haven't seen. I have elderly parents and this just seems too painful.

It is amazing and touching and horrifying.

[Barry M Super Fiend Find all posts View Profile Close Barry M]

Sounds like a killer double bill with MAKE WAY FOR TOMORROW.

[Matt H. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt H.]

Looks like we can add Noe's latest to the mix...