Drama ·Romance · East Germany · 1973 · 1h 45m

The Legend of Paul and Paula

Die Legende von Paul und Paula

The Legend of Paul and Paula poster
Director
Heiner Carow
Cast
Angelica Domröse as Paula Winfried Glatzeder as Paul Heidemarie Wenzel as Die Schöne Fred Delmare as Reifen-Saft Rolf Ludwig as Professor Käthe Reichel as Frau des Schießbudenbesitzers
Crew
Jürgen Brauer — Director of Photography Evelyn Carow — Editor Peter Gotthardt — Original Music Composer Ulrich Plenzdorf — Screenplay Heiner Carow — Screenplay Harry Leupold — Production Design
Tagline

The controversial comedy from behind the iron curtain.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Legend of Paul and Paula — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
berlin, germanylife and deathlove of one's lifeunexpected happinessmarriageloverspartnershiptendernessfatefalling in lovedeatheast germany
Key Collaborators
Heiner Carow Director Jürgen Brauer Director of Photography Evelyn Carow Editor Peter Gotthardt Original Music Composer Ulrich Plenzdorf Screenplay Heiner Carow Screenplay Harry Leupold Production Design Barbara Braumann Costume Design
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