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Amer (2009)

Directed by Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani · Cinematography by Manuel Dacosse

90 min64 frames

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A nightmare vision of desire and fear.

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Amer (2009) movie still: medium — A split background shows half white and half black space. A person stands centered in the left white half.Amer (2009) movie still: closeup — Two human faces are positioned in extreme close proximity, filling the entire frame. Their eyes are oriented…Amer (2009) movie still: wide — A dark, grand entryway features a marble staircase and ornate iron railings. A young girl in a red skirt stands near…Amer (2009) movie still: medium — A bedroom features floral wallpaper, a wooden bed frame, and a nightstand with a lamp. A young girl sits on the…Amer (2009) movie still: closeup — The interior of a vehicle at night with blurred light reflections visible outside. A woman wearing a white…Amer (2009) movie still: fullbody — A rural asphalt road flanked by coniferous trees stretches toward a distant black car. A person in boots and a…Amer (2009) movie still: closeup — The interior of a vehicle is bathed in saturated green light at night. A young woman with dark hair lies down…Amer (2009) movie still: closeup — A close-up shot of the serrated edge of a thick succulent plant leaf. Sharp dark thorns protrude from the fleshy…Amer (2009) movie still: medium — A dark, tiled room is illuminated by a harsh, monochromatic blue light source. A woman sits slumped on the floor…Amer (2009) movie still: closeup — A close-up view focuses on a human mouth with a slight gap between front teeth. A thin brown strand of hair…Amer (2009) movie still: medium — A dark bedroom features a bed with a textured quilt illuminated in red. A young girl sits on the edge of the bed…Amer (2009) movie still: closeup — A close-up view of an antique pocket watch held within a red-lit environment. A human eye is clearly visible in…Amer (2009) movie still: fullbody — A dark, uneven cliffside overlooks a large body of water at deep night. A young woman kneels in the dirt, her…Amer (2009) movie still: medium — Three shirtless men stand in a dark, empty space illuminated by vibrant colored spotlights. They are singing with…Amer (2009) movie still: closeup — An outdoor setting with bright white sky visible behind a woman's face. A young woman with freckles keeps her…Amer (2009) movie still: closeup — A dark bedroom interior at night features a person resting in bed. A hand gently touches the side of her face in…
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Amer — official trailer

What is Amer about?

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.

Where can you watch Amer?

US availability for Amer (2009). Data by JustWatch, listings on TMDB. Availability changes — check the provider for current listings.

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What does the cinematography of Amer look like?

Sampled across 64 frames, the coverage of Amer leans on close-ups (56% of the sample) and medium shots (19%). Cinematographer Manuel Dacosse keeps 55% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 55% of the frames. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 77% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Amer?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Amer (2009) are #090908, #291211, #312c2a, #4c332d, #f7f6f7, #b2998d — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #291211
  • #312c2a
  • #4c332d
  • #f7f6f7
  • #b2998d

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