Cast: Jane March, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Frйdйrique Meininger, Arnaud Giovaninetti, Melvil Poupaud, Lisa Faulkner, Xiem Mang, Philippe Le Dem, Ann Schaufuss, Quach Van An, Tania Torrens, Raymonde Heudeline, Yvonne Wingerter, Do Minh Vien, Hйlиne Patarot
It is French Colonial Vietnam in 1929. A young French girl from a family that is having some monetary difficulties is returning to boarding school. She is alone on public transportation when she catches the eye of a wealthy Chinese businessman. He offers her a ride into town in the back of his chauffeured sedan, and sparks fly. Can the torrid affair that ensues between them overcome the class restrictions and social mores of that time? Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Maugerite Duras.
AMAZON.COM REVIEWS FOR AMANT, L' (1992): Lovely to look at, this story reveals little more than thecharacters' nude bodies. Like couples whose only attraction isphysical, this has little to offer once it leaves the bedroom. Wenever learn the interests or inner workings of the lovers inquestion. They become nothing more than attractive bodies, which makesthis little more than a shallow exercise in sexuality. The story isbased on the controversial, and supposedly autobiographical,bestseller by experimental French novelist Marguerite Duras. It tellsthe story of a young French schoolgirl who becomes sexually involvedwith a sophisticated, older Asian man. Set in Indochina in the late1920s, this is stunningly photographed and artfully directed byJean-Jacques Annaud. That said, the lack of a more satisfying plotmeans this is merely tastefully produced soft porn. --RochelleO'Gorman
:
- Academy Awards, USA
1993
Nominated
Oscar
Best Cinematography
Robert Fraisse
- Awards of the Japanese Academy
1993
Nominated
Award of the Japanese Academy
Best Foreign Film
- Cйsar Awards, France
1993
Won
Cйsar
Best Music Written for a Film (Meilleure musique)
Gabriel Yared
Nominated
Cйsar
Best Cinematography (Meilleure photographie)
Robert Fraisse
Best Costume Design (Meilleurs costumes)
Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle
Best Editing (Meilleur montage)
Noлlle Boisson
Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film йtranger)
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Best Production Design (Meilleurs dйcors)
Hoang Thanh At
- Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA
1993
Won
Golden Reel Award
Best Sound Editing - Foreign Feature
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