Erste Liebe (1970): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1970 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 1970, Erste Liebe is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Maximilian Schell, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on Ivan Turgenev's novella, Erste Liebe is about two young lovers in czarist Russia. One is a 21-year-old woman, the other a young man of sixteen. Things take a tragic turn as the girl (Dominique Sanda as Sanaida) falls in love with the boy's father (Maximilian Schell). This film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film in 1970's Academy Awards.

Who’s in it. Erste Liebe stars John Moulder-Brown as Alexander, Dominique Sanda as Sinaida, Maximilian Schell as Vater and Valentina Cortese as Mutter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Erste Liebe has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Erste Liebe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Erste Liebe tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Erste Liebe (1970)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Erste Liebe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Erste Liebe worth watching?
Erste Liebe holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Erste Liebe?
Erste Liebe stars John Moulder-Brown, Dominique Sanda, Maximilian Schell, Valentina Cortese and Marius Goring.
When was Erste Liebe released?
Erste Liebe was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.