A Strange Love Affair
Synopsis
Film professor Michael falls in love with one of his students and is confronted with his pupil's father, with whom he had an affair over 15 years ago. This unexpected meeting abruptly overturns the lives of all the characters. When the tutor decides to undertake a planned trip to London, not with the son but with the father, he is once again forced to choose; this time between his wife and his friend.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Verstraten, Eric de Kuyper
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric de Kuyper, Paul Verstraten
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi, Georges Bizet, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Gershwin, Max Steiner, Charles Williams
- Original Title
- A Strange Love Affair
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- All'arts Ent. B.V., CinéTé bvba, Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verstraten, Eric de Kuyper
Eric de Kuyper, Paul Verstraten
Giuseppe Verdi, Georges Bizet, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Gershwin, Max Steiner, Charles Williams
Henri Alekan
Ton de Graaff
Kees Kasander
Department Leadership Roster
Kees Kasander
Producer
Ton de Graaff
Editor
Paul Verstraten
Director
Eric de Kuyper
Director
Dien van Straalen
Costume Design
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Eric de Kuyper
Writer
Paul Verstraten
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Strange Love Affair.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring A Strange Love Affair.
LGBTQ+
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Movies
list9
Belgian / Flemish movies
Similar Titles to A Strange Love Affair
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.1
7.3
5.9
7.3
6.5
6.4
5.8
5.8
7.0
3.0
5.8
6.4
4.6
3.2
7.2
6.2
3.2
6.2
5.0
6.6
More Like A Strange Love Affair
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About A Strange Love Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Strange Love Affair about?
Film professor Michael falls in love with one of his students and is confronted with his pupil's father, with whom he had an affair over 15 years ago. This unexpected meeting abruptly overturns the lives of all the characters. When the tutor decides to undertake a planned trip to London, not with the son but with the father, he is once again forced to choose; this time between his wife and his friend.
Who directed A Strange Love Affair?
A Strange Love Affair was directed by Paul Verstraten, Eric de Kuyper.
Who stars in A Strange Love Affair?
The principal cast of A Strange Love Affair includes Howard Hensel, Lieke Leo, Ben van Os, Ann Petersen, Pascale Petit.
When was A Strange Love Affair released and how long is it?
A Strange Love Affair was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for A Strange Love Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Strange Love Affair was composed by Giuseppe Verdi, Georges Bizet, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Gershwin, Max Steiner, Charles Williams.