Overview

Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke, and the couple's bond of love is severely tested.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 6 awards, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (2013) and the Palme d'Or (2012)
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Nominations
8 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture (2013)
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Box office
Grossed $29.8M worldwide, about 3.3 times its $8.9M budget
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Setting
Set in Paris
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Music
Music by Franz Schubert
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Darius Khondji
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