Michael Haneke is known for making brutal films, whether he's addressing the viewer's compliance in movie violence (Funny Games), exploring the darkness of childhood (The White Ribbon), or creating a puzzle of surveillance and grisly violence (Cache). Haneke is a brilliant filmmaker, challenging and directly addressing his viewers at nearly every turn, and weaving unforgettable cinematic experiences that represent his singular vision. He's a true auteur.
His latest film, Amour, looks to be a very different sort of film for the director. Winner of the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival and, as Austria's entry, is already considered a strong contender for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar at the upcoming Academy Awards. Amour focuses on an elderly couple (Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Rive) whose marriage is strained after the wife suffers from a stroke that paralyzes half of her body.
Sony Pictures Classics is releasing the film December 19.
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