Hiroshima mon amour

One of the key films of the era, Hiroshima mon amour tells the story of a fleeting affair that develops between a Japanese architect and a French actress in post-war Hiroshima.

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Hiroshima mon amour

In post-war Hiroshima, a fleeting affair develops between a Japanese architect whose life has been shattered by the bomb and a French actress, whose wartime love affair has branded her a collaborator. Their story, played out against the backdrop of contemporary Japan, is intercut with flashbacks to wartime Japan and Europe. Resnais' dazzling debut feature explores the landscape of memory and desire. It stands as one of the key films of the era.

Hiroshima mon amour

Directed by:

Alain Resnais

Cast:

Emmanuele Riva, Eiji Okada, Bernard Fresson

Country:

France

Year:

1959

Running time:

91min

Certificate:

PG