The Legend of Paul and Paula streaming
Original title: Die Legende von Paul und Paula
1973 Movie Drama, Romance, Comedy 105 min Ages 16+
By: Heiner Carow With: Angelica Domröse, Heidemarie Wenzel, Winfried Glatzeder
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.
Festival Achievements
Berlin International Film Festival 2013
Selections:
Panorama 2013
Mood
Melancholic
Reflective
Romantic
Tragicomic
Cast & Crew
Heiner Carow
Anne Pfeuffer
Ulrich Plenzdorf
Heidemarie Wenzel
Winfried Glatzeder
Angelica Domröse
Adaptation
Based On Novel
Budget
Low-Budget
Cinematic Technique
Character-Focused
Emotional
Location Shots
Naturalistic
Symbolic
Urban Setting
Film Movements
East German Cinema
Social Realism
Narrative Structure
Character-Driven
Emotional
Linear
Slice-Of-Life
Pace
Character-Driven
Moderate
Reflective
Slow-Paced
Steady
Soundtrack
East German Pop
Music In Film
Puhdys
Style
Drama
Dramatic
Poetic
Realistic
Social Realism
Time-Period
1970S
Cold War Era
Central Conflict
Emotional Turmoil
Love Vs. Duty
Love Vs. Stability
Marital Fidelity
Personal Sacrifice
Social Expectations
Characters
Bureaucrat
Paul
Paula
Single Mother
Ending
Bittersweet
Death Of Paula
Emotional
Family Unity
Tragic
Historical Context
Cold War
East Germany
Gdr
Key Plot Points
Child'S Death
Meeting At Nightclub
Reconciliation
Plot
Class Contrast
Romantic Drama
Social Critique
Tragedy
Tragic Love
Urban Romance
Setting
East Berlin
High-Rise Apartment
Post-War
Run-Down Building
Urban
Shooting Location
East Berlin
Friedrichshain
Rummelsburger Lake
Theme
Love And Loss
Love And Sacrifice
Personal Freedom
Search For Happiness
Social Class Contrast
Social Critique
Genre
Drama
Romance
Romantic Drama
Social Commentary
Social Realism
Tragicomedy
Audiences
Adults
East German Cinema Enthusiasts
Romantic Drama Lovers
Social Realism Enthusiasts
Titles
Die Legende von Paul und Paula
La Légende de Paul et Paula
The Legend of Paul and Paula
Box Office Success
Over 3 Million Viewers
Critical Reception
Culturally Significant
East German Cinema
Popularity
Cultural Icon
Enduring Popularity
Reception
Critical Acclaim
Cultural Impact
Cultural Significance
East German Classic
Popular
Production Countries
East Germany
Release Year
1973
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