Amer

"A nightmare vision of desire and fear."

2009 1h 30m FR

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 182

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Synopsis

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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.

“A nightmare vision of desire and fear.”

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Cast

Cassandra Forêt
Young Ana
Charlotte Eugène Guibeaud
Teenage Ana
Marie Bos
Adult Ana
Biancamaria D'Amato
The Mother
Harry Cleven
The Taxi Driver
Jean-Michel Vovk
The Father
Bernard Marbaix
The Dead Grandfather
Thomas Bonzani
Nono

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hélène Cattet
Writers: Bruno Forzani, Hélène Cattet
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Hélène Cattet, shot by Manuel Dacosse. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bernard Beets shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Cassandra Forêt and Charlotte Eugène Guibeaud and Marie Bos carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A nightmare vision of desire and fear.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1426352 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Hélène Cattet directs. Manuel Dacosse behind the camera. Bernard Beets cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 17 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
4Directed by Hélène Cattet, shot by Manuel Dacosse. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Bernard Beets shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Cassandra Forêt and Charlotte Eugène Guibeaud and Marie Bos carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A nightmare vision of desire and fear.".
8IMDB entry: tt1426352 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Manuel Dacosse
Editing: Bernard Beets
Production design: Alina Santos
Makeup / hair: Lionel Le
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Status: Released
Original language: FR
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Amer (2009)

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What people are saying

RalphRahal2024-12-14
★ 6/10
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.

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