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Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)

โ€œFrom the measureless depths of a woman's emotions...โ€

7.7/10 ยท 960 votes 1h 32m nr RomanceDramaHistory

#7 of 11 films from 1959 #129 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Alain Resnais ยท Written by Marguerite Duras

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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.

Cast

Emmanuelle Rivaas Elle
Eiji Okadaas Lui
Stella Dassasas Mother
Pierre Barbaudas Father
Bernard Fressonas German Lover

Facts

Release dateJune 10, 1959
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) โ€” shorter as the 1959 average of 120 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
Original titleHiroshima mon amour
LanguageFR
Box office$3,193
IMDbtt0052893

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Questions

How long is Hiroshima Mon Amour?
Hiroshima Mon Amour runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Hiroshima Mon Amour worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 960 votes, which places it #7 of 11 films released in 1959 in this index (top 45%) and #129 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Hiroshima Mon Amour?
Hiroshima Mon Amour was directed by Alain Resnais. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Night and Fog (1956), Last Year at Marienbad (1961).
Who stars in Hiroshima Mon Amour?
Emmanuelle Riva as Elle; Eiji Okada as Lui; Stella Dassas as Mother; Pierre Barbaud as Father; Bernard Fresson as German Lover.
What is Hiroshima Mon Amour rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hiroshima Mon Amour?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43119.

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