O Amante
L'Amant · Jean-Jacques Annaud
O Amante is a drama e romance movie released in 1992, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Jane March, 梁家輝 e Frédérique Meininger. It runs 1h 55min. In Brazil, it can be rented or bought on Claro video, Apple TV Store e Google Play Movies.
Official synopsis
A única coisa que ela não pôde dar foi amor
Em 1929, quando o Vietnam era uma colônia francesa, uma jovem cuja família passa por dificuldades financeiras se envolve com um chinês, iniciando uma tórrida relação apesar das restrições sociais. Baseado no romance semi-autobiográfico de Marguerite Duras.
Where to watch O Amante
Availability in Brazil · updated 29/09/2026
Cast of O Amante
12 actors
Jane March
as The Young Girl
梁家輝
as The Chinaman
Frédérique Meininger
as The Mother
Arnaud Giovaninetti
as The Elder Brother
Melvil Poupaud
as The Younger Brother
Lisa Faulkner
as Helene Lagonelle
Jeanne Moreau
as Narrator (voice)
Xiem Mang
as The Chinaman's Father
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- Director
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Cinematography
- Robert Fraisse
- Editing
- Noëlle Boisson
- Music
- Gabriel Yared
- Production
- Claude Berri
- Screenplay
- Gérard Brach, Jean-Jacques Annaud
Where you've seen the cast of O Amante
- Jane March as The Young Girl is also in A Cor da Noite (1994), Will: Em Busca do Sonho (2011) and Príncipe das Trevas - A Verdadeira História de Drácula (2000)
- 梁家輝 as The Chinaman is also in Operação Sombra (2025), Blades of The Guardians (2026) and Bruce Lee, Meu Irmão (2010)
- Arnaud Giovaninetti as The Elder Brother is also in 3 Rapazes, 1 Garota E 2 Casamentos (2004)
Frequently asked questions about O Amante
Where to watch O Amante?
In Brazil, O Amante is available on Claro video, Apple TV Store e Google Play Movies.
Is O Amante on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 29/09/2026, O Amante was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is O Amante?
O Amante runs 1h 55min (115 minutes).
Is O Amante based on a book?
Yes. The movie is based on a book.
What year did O Amante come out?
O Amante came out in 1992.
O Amante details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- L'Amant
- Original language
- French
- Countries
- France, United Kingdom, Vietnam
- Production companies
- Timothy Burrill Productions, Renn Productions, Grai Phang Film Studio
Awards · Oscar 1993
- Cinematography Nominee
Themes
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