Amour12A

Directed by Michael Haneke | Austria/France/Germany | 2012 | 2h 7m | French w/ English subtitles | Starring Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, William Shimell, Rita Blanco

Georges and Anne, a retired couple who spent their lives as devoted music teachers, now face their most difficult test. When Anne suffers a debilitating stroke, their once full and vibrant world begins to close in. As her health declines, their deep bond is put under immense strain. Directed by Michael Haneke, this powerful, unflinching portrayal of love, aging, and responsibility earned him his second Palme d’Or. Sensitive and sincere, it’s a story told with quiet honesty and emotional depth.

Reviews

‘Michael Haneke’s new film in the Cannes competition is everything that could have been expected from him and more: a moving, terrifying and uncompromising drama of extraordinary intimacy and intelligence.’
★★★★★
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

‘’Amour’ is a devastating, highly intelligent and astonishingly performed work. It’s a masterpiece.’
★★★★★
Dave Calhoun, Time Out

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Today (Wednesday 30th July)

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Harakiri 15
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17:45

Elio PG
Deaf/HOH Subtitles
1h 38m
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20:00

The Other Way Around 12A
1h 54m | Spanish w/ English subtitles
Breaking up has never looked so charming or complicated. A film-loving Spanish couple’s plan for a graceful split dissolves into emotional chaos in Jonás Trueba’s witty, bittersweet spin on the romantic comedy.

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Tomorrow (Thursday 31st July)

15:45

Elio PG
1h 38m
Pixar’s newest hero is a lonely boy catapulted into the cosmic spotlight. Mistaken for Earth’s ambassador, Elio must charm aliens, conquer fears, and find himself in a galaxy of wonders. A vibrant, heartfelt tale of belonging across the stars.

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18:15

Metropolitan 15
+ Director Q&A
1h 38m
In Whit Stillman’s acclaimed debut, upper-class friends debate politics in a Manhattan apartment until a sharp outsider disrupts their bubble. Celebrated for its satire, the film was nominated for Best Original Screenplay. Director Q&A follows this screening.

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21:00

Metropolitan 15
+ Director Intro
1h 38m
In Whit Stillman’s acclaimed debut, upper-class friends debate politics in a Manhattan apartment until a sharp outsider disrupts their bubble. Celebrated for its satire, the film was nominated for Best Original Screenplay. Director Q&A follows this screening.

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