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An Old Love (1959)

0.019591h 32mDE
Drama

Directed by Frank Beyer

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

1h 32m

Language

DE

Release

October 4, 1959

Director

Frank Beyer

Overview

Frieda and August Walkowiak celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. However, the marriage has been in crisis for some time. August wants to spend his old age in peace, while Frieda has no intention of giving up her position as LPG chairman. The problems in the countryside are huge, collectivizatio...

Cast

Gisela May

Gisela May

Frieda Walkowiak

Erich Franz

Erich Franz

August Walkowiak

Doris Abeßer

Doris Abeßer

Helga

Ezard Haußmann

Ezard Haußmann

Lothar

Peter Sturm

Peter Sturm

Heinrich Rantsch

Hans-Peter Minetti

Hans-Peter Minetti

Benno Schulze

Margot Ebert

Margot Ebert

Irmgard Strömer

Harry Gillmann

Harry Gillmann

Otto Funke

Günther Simon

Günther Simon

1. Sekretär der SED-Kreiparteileitung

Werner Lierck

Werner Lierck

Räupke

Peter Dornseif

Peter Dornseif

Uhland

Rudolf Ulrich

Rudolf Ulrich

Georg

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into An Old Love (1959), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Frieda and August Walkowiak celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. However, the marriage has been in crisis for some time. August wants to spend his old age in peace, while Frieda has no intention of giving up her position as LPG chairman. The problems in the countryside are huge, collectivization is not progressing fast enough, even comrade Heinrich Rantsch is clinging to his individual farm. Frieda fights for progress, even in her private life, because not only her burden but also her higher position is a thorn in her husband's side. During the wedding anniversary celebrations, Frieda is called to the LPG. This is the cause of the family quarrel that has been in the air for a long time. August demands her resignation. In vain - and so he moves in with Rantsch. Their daughter Helga also leaves the house because of the tensions. Frieda collapses. When she is in hospital, August comes to his senses.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of An Old Love. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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