Diary of a Lover (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1977, Diary of a Lover is a drama film directed by Sohrab Shahid Saless, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A diary of a lonely 30 year old man who works as a butcher in a supermarket. The movie shows his daily life between the supermarket and his flat. His ability to communicate is limited. From time to time his mother visits him. But his relationship to her is rather reserved. Constantly he's waiting for his girlfriend which is not visiting him anymore after they had a fight.
Who’s in it. Diary of a Lover stars Klaus Salge as Michael, Ingeborg Ziemendorf as Frau Galinski, Robert Dietl as Abteilungsleiter and Eva Manhardt as Christel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Diary of a Lover 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 Diary of a Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diary of a Lover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diary of a Lover (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Diary of a Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Diary of a Lover worth watching?
- Diary of a Lover holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diary of a Lover?
- Diary of a Lover stars Klaus Salge, Ingeborg Ziemendorf, Robert Dietl, Eva Manhardt and Anneliese Würtz.
- When was Diary of a Lover released?
- Diary of a Lover was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.