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Old Boat and Young Love

1957·Movie
1h 20min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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The stubborn old skipper Heinrich Borchert refuses to recognize the progress of the new era. Sailing for the DSU is out of the question for him. He is a private ship owner - and will remain so! In order to pay off the mortgage on his barge "Marie", he takes more cargo on board than is reasonable and risks a dangerous draught in the shallow waters of the Havel. Neither his friend Hermann Vollbeck, also an old bargeman but sailing for the DSU, nor the protests of his son Karl can dissuade him. After all, Borchert is only doing all this for Karl, who is supposed to take over the boat one day and have a better life. He, on the other hand, has other ideas about life. Instead of just being a slave to the ship or having to deal with debts, he wants to have time for more enjoyable things alongside his work.
Intergenerational ConflictPost-War German LifeRiver Barge DramaFamily BusinessTraditional vs. ModernGentle RomanceNostalgic CharmSlice of LifeEast German FilmCharacter-Driven

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Is Old Boat and Young Love worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Old Boat and Young Love?

1 h 20 min

Old Boat and Young Love runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is Old Boat and Young Love in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany, XG.