Hiroshima Mon Amour
Hiroshima mon amour
“From the measureless depths of a woman's emotions...”
Synopsis
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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Hiroshima Mon Amour | Trailer | New ReleaseOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 10, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 19, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Resnais
- Screenplay & Story
- Marguerite Duras
- Original Score
- Giovanni Fusco, Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Hiroshima mon amour
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3K
- Production Studios
- Argos films, Como Films, Daiei Film, Pathé Overseas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Resnais
Marguerite Duras
Giovanni Fusco, Georges Delerue
Michio Takahashi, Sacha Vierny
Jasmine Chasney, Anne Sarraute, Henri Colpi
Anatole Dauman, Samy Halfon
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Resnais
Director
Anatole Dauman
Producer
Samy Halfon
Producer
Michio Takahashi
Director of Photography
Sacha Vierny
Director of Photography
Jasmine Chasney
Editor
Anne Sarraute
Editor
Marguerite Duras
Screenplay
Henri Colpi
Editor
Giovanni Fusco
Original Music Composer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Minoru Esaka
Production Design
Mayo
Production Design
Petri
Production Design
Lucilla Mussini
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiroshima Mon Amour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hiroshima Mon Amour 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 pondering the devastation wrought by the atomic bomb dropped on the city.
Who directed Hiroshima Mon Amour?
Hiroshima Mon Amour was directed by Alain Resnais.
Who stars in Hiroshima Mon Amour?
The principal cast of Hiroshima Mon Amour includes Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud, Bernard Fresson.
When was Hiroshima Mon Amour released and how long is it?
Hiroshima Mon Amour was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Hiroshima Mon Amour make at the box office?
Hiroshima Mon Amour grossed $3K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hiroshima Mon Amour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hiroshima Mon Amour was composed by Giovanni Fusco, Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hiroshima Mon Amour?
Hiroshima Mon Amour holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).