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Jul 14, 2020 · A borrowing from French, the phrase amour fou, literally mad love, denotes uncontrollable or obsessive passion or infatuation. It was introduced into English as a theme of drama, prose narrative and cinema.
Amour Fou ("mad love") is a 2014 Austrian film directed by Jessica Hausner, starring Christian Friedel and Birte Schnöink. The story is set in Berlin in 1810 and 1811, and follows the German writer Heinrich von Kleist and his lover Henriette Vogel in the final stages of their lives.
Amour fou is a French phrase that means mad love or obsessive passion. Learn more about its origin, usage, and examples from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Feb 10, 2019 · Amour fou is a French term for mad love, a passionate and obsessive form of romance that often leads to tragedy. This list explores 15 films that depict amour fou in various ways, from Natural Born Killers to Alleluia, with analysis and commentary.
Explore five movies that portray the dark side of love, a passion that knows no bounds and becomes an obsession. From Last Tango in Paris to 2046, discover how directors like Bertolucci, Oshima and Wong Kar Wai capture the madness and the beauty of Amour Fou.
Nov 6, 2014 · Based on a true story, Amour Fou depicts the romantic era poet Heinrich von Kleist's obsession with death and his quest for a partner to share it with. The film features stunning cinematography, classical music and a dark comedy tone.
A selection of classic films exploring the dark, giddy depths of amorous delirium, inspired by the restoration of Buñuel’s L’Age d’Or. Amour fou is the French term for the impossible, absolute, self-punishing and strange love that cannot be extinguished.
