The Legend of Paul and Paula

The Legend of Paul and Paula

1973 · 105 min · DE · 6.0 (24 votes)
Dir. Heiner Carow · Starring Angelica Domröse, Winfried Glatzeder, Heidemarie Wenzel, Fred Delmare, Rolf Ludwig, Käthe Reichel · Music Peter Gotthardt

The controversial comedy from behind the iron curtain.

DramaRomance

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.

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A deeply felt, bittersweet romance that captures the intensity of finding your soulmate amidst life's harsh realities. It's a tender, often heartbreaking exploration of love's power and its fragile hold on happiness.

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