Amer

4/2/20101h 30m

Premiere Release (US)

~ A nightmare vision of desire and fear. ~

Overview:

Ana is confronted with body and desire at three key moments of her life. As a young girl, she brings her dead grandpa back to life. In her puberty, she discovers the power of decay and sexuality. Finally, she wrestles with loss and loneliness when she returns to her parental home, now derelict.

Director:

Hélène Cattet

Status:

Released

Language:

French

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

razor
sensuality
gloves
bitterness
woman director

Cast

Cassandra Forêt

~ as ~

Young Ana

Charlotte Eugène Guibeaud

~ as ~

Teenage Ana

Marie Bos

~ as ~

Adult Ana

Biancamaria D'Amato

~ as ~

The Mother

Harry Cleven

~ as ~

The Taxi Driver

Jean-Michel Vovk

~ as ~

The Father

Bernard Marbaix

~ as ~

The Dead Grandfather

Thomas Bonzani

~ as ~

Nono

François Cognard

~ as ~

The Silhouette

Delphine Brual

~ as ~

Graziella

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Reviews (1)

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RalphRahal
Written 1 year(s) ago
6
Amer isn’t a movie for everyone, but if you’re into Dario Argento or giallo films, there’s a lot to like about it.

Amer is more about the visuals and mood than the story, and while some parts are really interesting, it doesn’t always keep your attention the whole time.

What stood out to me was how much effort went into making it feel like a classic giallo. The colors are super vibrant, and the editing is sharp and sometimes unsettling, with lots of close-ups and weird, creepy moments. Even when the story felt slow, the way it looked and sounded kept me watching. The soundtrack is awesome too, with music from legends like Ennio Morricone and Stelvio Cipriani, which makes it feel even more like a proper tribute to the genre.

It’s not the kind of movie you watch for a strong plot. It’s more about creating a certain feeling and exploring themes like sex and sensuality. If you’re into this style of film, it’s worth checking out.