The Legend of Paul and Paula (1973)
The controversial comedy from behind the iron curtain.
Paul and Paula have had bad experiences with love: Paul is financially well off but has lost all affection for his wife, and Paula leads a troublesome life raising two children on her own. They meet and discover a strong passion for each other. Life seems like a dream when they're together - but their short flights from the burdens of reality are once and again interrupted by Paul's ties to family and career.
Cast
- Angelica Domröse - Paula
- Winfried Glatzeder - Paul
- Heidemarie Wenzel - Die Schöne
- Fred Delmare - Reifen-Saft
- Rolf Ludwig - Professor
- Käthe Reichel - Frau des Schießbudenbesitzers
- Hans Hardt-Hardtloff - Schießbudenbesitzer
- Frank-Otto Schenk - Schmidt
- Dietmar Richter-Reinick - Kumpel
- Eva-Maria Hagen - Freundin vom blonden Martin
Screenplay
- Anne Pfeuffer (Creative Producer)
- Ulrich Plenzdorf (Screenplay)
- Heiner Carow (Screenplay)
Themes
Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited, Moving Relationship Stories, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process
Keywords
berlin, germany, life and death, love of one's life, unexpected happiness, marriage, lovers, partnership, tenderness, fate, falling in love, death, east germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Legend of Paul and Paula about?
- Paul and Paula have had bad experiences with love: Paul is financially well off but has lost all affection for his wife, and Paula leads a troublesome life raising two children on her own. They meet and discover a strong passion for each other. Life seems like a dream when they're together - but their short flights from the burdens of reality are once and again interrupted by Paul's ties to family and career.
- Who directed The Legend of Paul and Paula?
- The Legend of Paul and Paula was directed by Heiner Carow.
- Who stars in The Legend of Paul and Paula?
- The Legend of Paul and Paula stars Angelica Domröse, Winfried Glatzeder, Heidemarie Wenzel, Fred Delmare, Rolf Ludwig, Käthe Reichel.
- How long is The Legend of Paul and Paula?
- The Legend of Paul and Paula has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Legend of Paul and Paula?
- The Legend of Paul and Paula is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Legend of Paul and Paula produced?
- The Legend of Paul and Paula was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of The Legend of Paul and Paula?
- The themes of The Legend of Paul and Paula include: Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited, Moving Relationship Stories, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process.