Name: Love and Desire
Genre: Drama
Released: 2003-07-06
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cast: Katja Flint, Natalia Wörner, Hannes Hellmann, Mara Scherzinger, Arved Birnbaum

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A new English teacher who is secretly a lesbian is hired by a small town school. The wife of the school's principal dislikes her, but the two women end up falling in love and begin a passionate affair. That's when the trouble starts.

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Lesbian Romance
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Small Town Drama
Psychological Tension
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Passionate Affair
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German Cinema

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Directed by: Judith Kennel
Written by: Günter Schütter
Produced by: Titus Kreyenberg
Music by: Wolfgang Böhmer

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Facts

July 6, 2003 · 1 h 27 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released: July 6, 2003
Runtime: 1 h 27 min
Content: Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: German
Made in: Germany

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Is Love and Desire worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Love and Desire good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Love and Desire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Love and Desire in English?

German

No, it was made in German.