Hiroshima Mon Amour Budget
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Synopsis
A French woman and a Japanese man have an affair while she is in Japan making a film about peace and the impact of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, The man, an architect, lost his family in the bombing. She recalls her lover during the war, a 23 year-old German soldier who later died. Despite the time they spend together, her attachment appears minimal and they go forward into the future.
What is known about the production of Hiroshima Mon Amour?
"Hiroshima Mon Amour," a drama released in 1959, was directed by Alain Resnais and stars Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Argos films, Como Films, Daiei Film produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Production: In 1954, while Alain Resnais was editing Agnès Varda's film La Pointe Courte, he was reluctant to work on it because it was "so nearly the film he wanted to make himself".
What were the major cost factors in Hiroshima Mon Amour?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Hiroshima Mon Amour."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Hiroshima Mon Amour Box Office Performance
"Hiroshima Mon Amour" earned $96,439 domestically and $3,193 worldwide at the box office.
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 7 nominations total
Critical Reception
At the 1959 Cannes Film Festival, where the film was excluded from the official selection because of its sensitive subject matter of nuclear bombs and to avoid upsetting the U.S. government, the film won the FIPRESCI International Critics' Prize, and it won the prestigious Grand Prix from the Belgian Film Critics Association in 1960. For her work on the film, screenwriter Marguerite Duras was nominated for the award for Best Original Screenplay at the 33rd Academy Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) earn at the box office?
Hiroshima Mon Amour grossed $96,439 domestic, $-93,246 international, totaling $3,193 worldwide.
Was Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Hiroshima Mon Amour?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Hiroshima Mon Amour's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) win?
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 7 nominations total.
Who directed Hiroshima Mon Amour and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Alain Resnais, written by Marguerite Duras, shot by Michio Takahashi, Sacha Vierny, with music by Giovanni Fusco, Georges Delerue, edited by Anne Sarraute, Jasmine Chasney.
Where was Hiroshima Mon Amour filmed?
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