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A Love in Germany

1983 · 132 min · Director: Andrzej Wajda

A Love in Germany (1983) is a drama film, directed by Andrzej Wajda. It stars Hanna Schygulla and Piotr Łysak. The 132-minute film holds an audience score of 5.5/10.

What A Love in Germany Is 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 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.

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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 mother had with a young Polish prisoner of war, how the authorities came to learn of it, the lovers' arrest, and the aftermath.

Where can I watch A Love in Germany?

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How long is A Love in Germany?

A Love in Germany runs for 132 minutes (2h 12m).

When did A Love in Germany come out?

A Love in Germany was released in 1983.

Who directed A Love in Germany?

A Love in Germany was directed by Andrzej Wajda.

Who stars in A Love in Germany?

A Love in Germany stars Hanna Schygulla, Piotr Łysak, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ralf Wolter.

What is A Love in Germany's rating?

A Love in Germany holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 5.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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