Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) movie poster

Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)

Hiroshima mon amour
"From the measureless depths of a woman's emotions..."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 96% (RT: 96%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistoryRomance

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Director
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
France, Japan
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.7/10 (910 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Cast
Eiji Okada as Lui
Stella Dassas as Mother
Pierre Barbaud as Father
Bernard Fresson as German Lover
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 910 votes. Critics gave it 96%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1959 among dedicated fans.
  • Emmanuelle Riva spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • During production of Hiroshima Mon Amour, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Hiroshima Mon Amour is a 1959 drama, history, romance film directed by Alain Resnais. 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. The film has been rated by 910 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Hiroshima Mon Amour delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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