Amour Monologues & Audition Scenes

An elderly couple, Anne and Georges, receive an unexpected visit from a former piano student of Anne's. The scene explores the awkwardness and tension surrounding Anne's recent stroke and the student's attempts to navigate the situation while the couple tries to maintain a sense of normalcy.

Anne, suffering from a debilitating illness, attempts to end her life, only to be discovered by her husband, Georges. Later, she expresses her desire to die, while Georges tries to convince her that things will improve, revealing the emotional toll her illness is taking on both of them.

Georges and Anne are having breakfast when Anne suddenly becomes unresponsive and catatonic. Georges tries to get a reaction from her, becoming increasingly distressed, only for Anne to snap out of it with no memory of what happened, leading to a tense and unsettling confrontation.

An elderly couple, Anne and Georges, discuss a horoscope and an upcoming funeral. Anne questions Georges about his conversation with their daughter, Jeanne, regarding her inability to attend, leading to a brief moment of irritation and apology between them.

An elderly man recounts a childhood story about a holiday camp and a hated rice pudding to his ailing wife. The scene takes a dark turn as he then smothers her with a pillow, ending her suffering.