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Hiroshima Mon Amour

NR19591h 32mAlain Resnais
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 96%
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"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.

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New LoveFranceAtomic BombReturnLoverArchitectHiroshima, JapanBlack And WhiteFamilyExtramarital Affair

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What is Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) 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…

Who stars in Hiroshima Mon Amour?

Hiroshima Mon Amour stars Emmanuelle Riva (Elle), Eiji Okada (Lui), Stella Dassas (Mother), Pierre Barbaud (Father), Bernard Fresson (German Lover). The film was directed by Alain Resnais.

How long is Hiroshima Mon Amour?

Hiroshima Mon Amour has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is Hiroshima Mon Amour worth watching?

Hiroshima Mon Amour holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama, History, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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