A Love in Germany (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1983, A Love in Germany is a drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. In May of 1983, a man turns 49 and, with his 17-year old son, journeys to the village in Baden that he left 40 years before. He wants to discover what happened then, the truth about an affair his mother had with a young Polish prisoner of war, how the authorities came to learn of it, the lovers' arrest, and the aftermath. While his son takes Polaroid photographs, he retraces the steps of his childhood and interviews those who should remember. The story is disclosed in flashbacks that focus on the lovers (Paulina and Stanislaus), on a jealous and conniving neighbor, and on Mayer, the local SS commander who wants to find a way out of inevitable consequences.
Who’s in it. A Love in Germany stars Hanna Schygulla as Pauline Kropp, Piotr Łysak as Stanislaus, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Mayer and Ralf Wolter as Schulze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, A Love in Germany has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Love in Germany page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Love in Germany tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Love in Germany (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Love in Germany change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Love in Germany worth watching?
- A Love in Germany holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Love in Germany?
- A Love in Germany stars Hanna Schygulla, Piotr Łysak, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ralf Wolter and Daniel Olbrychski.
- When was A Love in Germany released?
- A Love in Germany was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.