Not a Love Song (1997)

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Director:

Jan Ralske

Writer:

Jan Ralske

Stars:

Anna Thalbach, Lars Rudolph, Matthias Freihof

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Anna Thalbach	...	Luise
Lars Rudolph	...	Bruno
Matthias Freihof	...	Karl
Chajim Koenigshofen	...	Guenther
Bruno Cathomas	...	Truck Driver Pit
Cathlen Gawlich	...	Elsa
Esther Esche	...	Dagmar
Ulrich Voß	...	Dieter
Iris von Kluge	...	Susanne
Herbert Sand	...	Seminar Lecturer
Michael Freerix	...	Frank
Rainer Winkelvoss
Swantje Henke
Peter Wawerzinek
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Matthias Rott	...	Dieb

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

rural setting | post communism | unemployment | german reunification | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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User Reviews

Depressing and murky.

"Not A Love Song" is one of those films that bursts with good intentions, but never manages to get any clear message across. Besides, there is not much to like about this film anyway, although the premise is rather strong and the film deals with some tough issues such as racism, apathy and unemployment.

Unfortunately, the story of Bruno, a young man who is desperate to find his place in the world, is told in such an unappealing manner and the film is filled with so many unlikeable characters, that it is really hard to feel any sympathy for any of the characters. Even Bruno, the protagonist, is nothing more than a rude, lazy slob.

The low production values, talky script, mediocre performances en drab black-and-white photography do nothing to enhance the viewing pleasure. "Not A Love Song" tries to be ambitious and provoking, but is eventually buried by its depressing mood and gray looks.

If you'd like to see what German cinema can do for you, try "Bin Ich Schön", by Doris Dörrie, or just re-watch "Lola Rennt". "Not A Love Song" is not a film I would recommend. 2/10

Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

16 October 1997 (Germany)

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB), Luna-Film, Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1