Love and Fear
Paura e amore
Synopsis
Three sisters, played by Fanny Ardant, Greta Scacchi and Valeria Golino, struggle with their illusions, goals and desires in Margarethe von Trotta’s film adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s play.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Screenplay & Story
- Dacia Maraini, Margarethe von Trotta
- Original Score
- Franco Piersanti
- Original Title
- Paura e amore
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarethe von Trotta
Dacia Maraini, Margarethe von Trotta, Anton Chekhov
Franco Piersanti
Giuseppe Lanci
Enzo Meniconi
Angelo Rizzoli Jr., Eberhard Junkersdorf
Department Leadership Roster
Dacia Maraini
Screenplay
Margarethe von Trotta
Director
Margarethe von Trotta
Screenplay
Angelo Rizzoli Jr.
Producer
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Enzo Meniconi
Editor
Giuseppe Lanci
Director of Photography
Franco Piersanti
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love and Fear
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What is Love and Fear about?
Three sisters, played by Fanny Ardant, Greta Scacchi and Valeria Golino, struggle with their illusions, goals and desires in Margarethe von Trotta’s film adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s play.
Who directed Love and Fear?
Love and Fear was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
Who stars in Love and Fear?
The principal cast of Love and Fear includes Fanny Ardant, Greta Scacchi, Valeria Golino, Peter Simonischek, Sergio Castellitto.
When was Love and Fear released and how long is it?
Love and Fear was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Love and Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love and Fear was composed by Franco Piersanti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love and Fear?
Love and Fear holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).