Rot ist die Liebe
Synopsis
Poet Hermann Lons is turning 40. On his birthday, his childhood love, Rosemarie, unexpectedly to visit her cousin (who just happens to be Hermann's wife). Rosemarie and Hermann walk through the Luneburger Heide every day and it isn't long before their old love flares up again. Hermann is rather annoyed about that and asks the woman to leave. His decision, however, brings him no joy. Luckily, he's able to deal with his grief by writing poetry, which brings him some success. But now his life is one big, melancholy drama, punctuated by too much alcohol. When Hermann eventually learns that Rosemarie has gotten engaged to Hermann's hunting buddy, Prince Niko, he realizes he wants to ask his wife for a divorce and chase after his former lover. Luckily(?), Rosemarie puts the brakes on the whole thing saying it's too late for them.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Hartl
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Hartl
- Original Title
- Rot ist die Liebe
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Hartl
Karl Hartl
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Karl Hartl
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Karl Hartl
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Rot ist die Liebe about?
Poet Hermann Lons is turning 40. On his birthday, his childhood love, Rosemarie, unexpectedly to visit her cousin (who just happens to be Hermann's wife). Rosemarie and Hermann walk through the Luneburger Heide every day and it isn't long before their old love flares up again. Hermann is rather annoyed about that and asks the woman to leave. His decision, however, brings him no joy. Luckily, he's able to deal with his grief by writing poetry, which brings him some success. But now his life is one big, melancholy drama, punctuated by too much alcohol. When Hermann eventually learns that Rosemarie has gotten engaged to Hermann's hunting buddy, Prince Niko, he realizes he wants to ask his wife for a divorce and chase after his former lover. Luckily(?), Rosemarie puts the brakes on the whole thing saying it's too late for them.
Who directed Rot ist die Liebe?
Rot ist die Liebe was directed by Karl Hartl.
Who stars in Rot ist die Liebe?
The principal cast of Rot ist die Liebe includes Dieter Borsche, Cornell Borchers, Barbara Rütting, Susanne Cramer, Günther Lüders.
When was Rot ist die Liebe released and how long is it?
Rot ist die Liebe was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rot ist die Liebe?
Rot ist die Liebe holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).