Love in the Grave (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, Love in the Grave is a documentary film directed by David Vondracek, running about 79 minutes. “An account of the life and love of a homeless couple who live in a cemetery and their resilience in the face of social indifference.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Filmed over a number of years, David Vondráček’s powerful documentary records the lives of Jan and Jana, a homeless couple who find refuge in a cemetery in the Prague borough of Strašnice. Living on food from garbage containers and trading the books and porn magazines they find there, they nonetheless live lives of independence, love and humour. Jana, a former prostitute, tries to visit her daughter while Jan visits his aged mother after many years, but both fail to re-establish links with their past. Through identification with their everyday world, Vondráček reaches the human reality and complexity beneath the surface, a world not so different from that of the supposedly successful. Eventually, they are expelled from their temporary home with heartbreaking consequences. Vondráček’s award-winning documentary reveals the breadth of experience – even vibrancy – surviving in the world of the dispossessed.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love in the Grave page.
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- Where can I watch Love in the Grave (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love in the Grave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- When was Love in the Grave released?
- Love in the Grave was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.