The hauntingly beautiful love story of Amour (2012) continues with Amour 2 (2025), a deeply emotional meditation on memory, loss, and the enduring nature of love. Directed by a visionary filmmaker honoring Michael Haneke’s legacy, this sequel revisits the profound relationship between Georges and Anne, exploring the echoes of their love in a world that refuses to forget.

Trailer Breakdown

The screen fades from black to soft piano music—Satie’s Gnossienne No. 1—as sunlight filters through the window of an old Parisian apartment. The camera lingers on a chair, empty but worn with time, before revealing Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant), now in his final years, sitting alone, lost in thought.

A familiar voice whispers: “Je suis ici, Georges.” (I am here, Georges.) He turns, but no one is there.

🔹 Memories and ghosts: The past bleeds into the present as Georges begins to see and hear Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) throughout their home—her laughter in the hall, the sound of her playing the piano. Is she a memory, a ghost, or simply a reflection of his longing?
🔹 A journey through love and grief: Georges revisits the places they once shared—cafés, concert halls, the bench where they sat on quiet afternoons. Their love lingers in every space, pulling him between past and present.
🔹 A mysterious letter: Georges receives an unopened letter from Anne, dated years before her passing. As he reads, her words unravel a truth he never knew—one last message of love, one final request.
🔹 A poetic finale: The film weaves between real and imagined moments, culminating in a heart-wrenching yet tender conclusion where love, even in absence, remains eternal.

As the trailer closes, Georges walks toward an open doorway bathed in white light. Anne’s voice, soft and certain, calls him one last time: “Tu es prêt?” (Are you ready?)

With breathtaking cinematography, quiet yet devastating performances, and a deep sense of longing, Amour 2 is a poignant tribute to love’s ability to transcend time, even in the face of mortality.

💔 Love never truly leaves us.

Amour 2 (2025) premieres in select theaters next year. Watch the official trailer now. 🎥🎶