Love (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Love is a drama film directed by Ludmil Staikov, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Maria is having great difficulty getting on with her parents because of their blind, consumerist approach to life. Traumatized by continuous family dramas, having experienced the disappointments of firs love, Maria decides to go up the mountain to a holiday home. There she meets a conceited architect, a shy teacher, a jurist, and a timid journalist (all of them representatives of the intelligentsia) who are domineered by the manager of the holiday home and his 'problems'. Maria's resignation changes into a rebellion against impersonal submission and sheep-like compliance with those who hold power.
Who’s in it. Love stars Violeta Doneva as Maria, Nevena Kokanova as Irina, Stefan Danailov as Nikolay and Banko Bankov as Petrov, zhurnalist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love worth watching?
- Love holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love?
- Love stars Violeta Doneva, Nevena Kokanova, Stefan Danailov, Banko Bankov and Nikolai Binev.
- When was Love released?
- Love was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.