A Love in Germany
Originally released in 1983. A Love in Germany is a drama film. directed by Andrzej Wajda. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hanna Schygulla, Piotr Łysak, and Armin Mueller-Stahl
Synopsis
In May of 1983, a man turns 49 and, with his 17-year old son, journeys to the village in Baden that he left 40 years before. He wants to discover what happened then, the truth about an affair his mother had with a young Polish prisoner of war, how the authorities came to learn of it, the lovers' arrest, and the aftermath. While his son takes Polaroid photographs, he retraces the steps of his childhood and interviews those who should remember. The story is disclosed in flashbacks that focus on the lovers (Paulina and Stanislaus), on a jealous and conniving neighbor, and on Mayer, the local SS commander who wants to find a way out of inevitable consequences.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Hanna Schygulla
as Pauline Kropp
Piotr Łysak
as Stanislaus
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Mayer
Ralf Wolter
as Schulze
Daniel Olbrychski
as Wiktorczyk
Bernhard Wicki
as Dr. Borg
Gérard Desarthe
as Karl Wyler
Elisabeth Trissenaar
as Elisabeth Schnittgens
Sigfrit Steiner
as Melchior
Erika Wackernagel
as Frau Melchior
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- CCC Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Love in Germany about?
In May of 1983, a man turns 49 and, with his 17-year old son, journeys to the village in Baden that he left 40 years before. He wants to discover what happened then, the truth about an affair his m...
Who directed A Love in Germany?
A Love in Germany was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
How long is A Love in Germany?
A Love in Germany has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was A Love in Germany released?
A Love in Germany was released on October 26, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Love in Germany?
The main cast of A Love in Germany includes Hanna Schygulla, Piotr Łysak, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ralf Wolter, Daniel Olbrychski.