The story of a German singer named Willie, who while working in Switzerland, falls in love with a Jewish composer named Robert, whose family is helping people to flee from the Nazis. Robert’s family is skeptical of Willie, thinking she could be a Nazi as she becomes famous for singing the song “Lili Marleen”.
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Drama, War, Romance |
| Director | Rainer Werner Fassbinder |
| Runtime | 120 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (87 votes) |
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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
Hanna Schygulla
Willie
Giancarlo Giannini
Robert
Mel Ferrer
David Mendelssohn
Karl-Heinz von Hassel
Henkel
Erik Schumann
von Strehlow
Hark Bohm
Taschner
Gottfried John
Aaron
Karin Baal
Anna Lederer
Christine Kaufmann
Miriam
Udo Kier
Drewitz
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