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An Old Love

1959·Movie
1h 32min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Family, history, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

Frieda and August Walkowiak celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. However, the marriage has been in crisis for some time. August wants to spend his old age in peace, while Frieda has no intention of giving up her position as LPG chairman. The problems in the countryside are huge, collectivization is not progressing fast enough, even comrade Heinrich Rantsch is clinging to his individual farm. Frieda fights for progress, even in her private life, because not only her burden but also her higher position is a thorn in her husband's side. During the wedding anniversary celebrations, Frieda is called to the LPG. This is the cause of the family quarrel that has been in the air for a long time. August demands her resignation. In vain - and so he moves in with Rantsch. Their daughter Helga also leaves the house because of the tensions. Frieda collapses. When she is in hospital, August comes to his senses.
East German DramaMarital DiscordCollectivization EraFamily ConflictSocial CommentaryHistorical SettingSlow-PacedPolitical UndertonesEmotional Weight

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is An Old Love worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is An Old Love?

1 h 32 min

An Old Love runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is An Old Love in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in XG.