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Amer

Amer

A nightmare vision of desire and fear.

20096.21h 30m

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.

Directed by Hélène Cattet
Written by Bruno Forzani, Hélène Cattet
Produced by François Cognard, Eve Commenge
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Top Cast

Cassandra Forêt

Cassandra Forêt

Young Ana

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Charlotte Eugène Guibeaud

Teenage Ana

Marie Bos

Marie Bos

Adult Ana

Biancamaria D'Amato

Biancamaria D'Amato

The Mother

Harry Cleven

Harry Cleven

The Taxi Driver

Jean-Michel Vovk

Jean-Michel Vovk

The Father

Bernard Marbaix

Bernard Marbaix

The Dead Grandfather

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Thomas Bonzani

Nono

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François Cognard

The Silhouette

Delphine Brual

Delphine Brual

Graziella

Themes & Keywords

razorsensualityglovesbitternesswoman director

About Amer

Amer is a thriller, horror film released in 2009 exploring themes of razor, sensuality, gloves, bitterness, woman director. Directed by Hélène Cattet, it stars Cassandra Forêt, Charlotte Eugène Guibeaud, Marie Bos. 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.

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