Amour
Synopsis
This three-part movie begins with a young woman married to an older, cold-hearted man in the year 1200. Two rivals have a swordfight over the affections of the woman. Part two takes place in 1910 and finds an amorously unfaithful wife taking on her many lovers while her unsuspecting husband lurks nearby. The final part finds a count and countess engaging in extramarital affairs in France during the 1840s.
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Ghita Nørby
Elisa
Svend Johansen
Didrik
Paul Hüttel
1. tyv
Hans W. Petersen
Frisørmesteren
Karl Stegger
Konditoren
Dirch Passer
Gas- og vandmesteren
Jesper Langberg
Kulmanden
Addy Lund
Kulmandens kone
Ove Sprogøe
Gammel døv dame
Svend Erik Jensen
Politimester
Carl Ottosen
Betjent
Preben Nicolaisen
Betjent
Geert Vindahl
Betjent
Ib Sørensen
Betjent
Morten Grunwald
Brandmajoren
Paul Hagen
1. brandmand
Klaus Pagh
2. brandmand
Kurt Andersen
3. brandmand
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Axel
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Axel
- Original Title
- Amour
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Les Films la Boëtie, Axel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Axel
Gabriel Axel
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Axel
Director
Gabriel Axel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amour
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What is Amour about?
This three-part movie begins with a young woman married to an older, cold-hearted man in the year 1200. Two rivals have a swordfight over the affections of the woman. Part two takes place in 1910 and finds an amorously unfaithful wife taking on her many lovers while her unsuspecting husband lurks nearby. The final part finds a count and countess engaging in extramarital affairs in France during the 1840s.
Who directed Amour?
Amour was directed by Gabriel Axel.
Who stars in Amour?
The principal cast of Amour includes Ghita Nørby, Svend Johansen, Paul Hüttel, Hans W. Petersen, Karl Stegger.
When was Amour released and how long is it?
Amour was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.