Loving the intimacy of Amour

This film had great reviews, together with slight warnings about its emotionally challenging content. Both strengthened my resolve to see Amour. This was no classic love story - in fact it showed the deeper intimate side of love that is rarely seen in films. An educated and elderley couple were having lunch together in their Parisian apartment, when Anne had her first TIA. As statistics would suggest, she had one and then another stroke. We see Georges caring for her basic daily activities and continuing to manage their household. He agrees to Anne's desperate promise to keep her out of hospital, but at a great cost to himself and without the support and understanding of their only daughter, Eva. The film spirals downwards and inwards, with all activity in the darkened apartment, and often focussed on the bedroom. Despite Anne's expected frustration, Georges is amazingly attentive and respectful of his wife. There is no way this film can have a happy ending, but it is one of truth and integrity which really fits in with the depth and complexity of this insightful movie.