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6.4 / 10(98 votes)IMDb20162h 14mFrance, Canada, Belgium, Romania

The History of Love

Synopsis

The story of a long-lost book that mysteriously reappears and connects an old man searching for his son with a girl seeking a cure for her mother's loneliness.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

History Of Love Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-06

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Deauville Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$20M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Radu Mihăileanu
Screenplay & Story
Marcia Romano, Radu Mihăileanu
Original Score
Armand Amar
Original Title
The History of Love
Country of Origin
France, Canada, Belgium, Romania
Spoken Languages
English, French, Yiddish
Runtime
2h 14m
Production Budget
$20M
Production Studios
Oï Oï Oï Productions, 2.4.7. Films, Wild Bunch, France 3 Cinéma, Caramel Films, Panache Productions, La Compagnie Cinématographique, VOO & Be tv, RTBF, Libra Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Radu Mihăileanu

Screenplay & Story

Marcia Romano, Radu Mihăileanu, Nicole Krauss

Original Score & Music

Armand Amar

Director of Photography

Laurent Dailland

Film Editing

Ludo Troch

Producers

Marc-Antoine Robert, Xavier Rigault, Radu Mihăileanu

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Nicole Krauss

Department Leadership Roster

Radu Mihăileanu

Radu Mihăileanu

Director

Ludo Troch

Editor

Christian Niculescu

Christian Niculescu

Production Design

Armand Amar

Armand Amar

Original Music Composer

Marcia Romano

Marcia Romano

Screenplay

Radu Mihăileanu

Radu Mihăileanu

Screenplay

Viorica Petrovici

Costume Design

Laurent Dailland

Laurent Dailland

Director of Photography

Marc-Antoine Robert

Producer

Xavier Rigault

Xavier Rigault

Producer

Radu Mihăileanu

Radu Mihăileanu

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The History of Love.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The History of Love

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The History of Love about?

The story of a long-lost book that mysteriously reappears and connects an old man searching for his son with a girl seeking a cure for her mother's loneliness.

Who directed The History of Love?

The History of Love was directed by Radu Mihăileanu.

Who stars in The History of Love?

The principal cast of The History of Love includes Derek Jacobi, Sophie Nélisse, Gemma Arterton, Elliott Gould, Torri Higginson.

When was The History of Love released and how long is it?

The History of Love was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.

Who composed the musical score for The History of Love?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The History of Love was composed by Armand Amar.

Is The History of Love based on a book or true story?

The History of Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nicole Krauss".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The History of Love?

The History of Love holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).