Animal Love
Tierische Liebe
“Lonely people yearn for love.”
Synopsis
In conurbations where hundreds of thousands live alongside one another, in the era of a highly technological society, in which communication has never played such a significant role, man has become lonely. Disappointed by his fellow human beings, he turns to animals. Dogs and other domestic animals serve him as companions, life partners, cuddly objects and bedfellows.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrich Seidl
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrich Seidl
- Original Title
- Tierische Liebe
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Lotus-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrich Seidl
Ulrich Seidl
Michael Glawogger, Peter Zeitlinger, Hans Selikovsky
Christof Schertenleib
Erich Lackner
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrich Seidl
Director
Erich Lackner
Producer
Michael Glawogger
Director of Photography
Peter Zeitlinger
Director of Photography
Hans Selikovsky
Director of Photography
Christof Schertenleib
Editor
Ulrich Seidl
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Animal Love
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What is Animal Love about?
In conurbations where hundreds of thousands live alongside one another, in the era of a highly technological society, in which communication has never played such a significant role, man has become lonely. Disappointed by his fellow human beings, he turns to animals. Dogs and other domestic animals serve him as companions, life partners, cuddly objects and bedfellows.
Who directed Animal Love?
Animal Love was directed by Ulrich Seidl.
Who stars in Animal Love?
The principal cast of Animal Love includes Franz Dolesch, Renée Felden, Franz Holzschuh, Peter Kristek, Fritzi Schmied.
When was Animal Love released and how long is it?
Animal Love was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Animal Love?
Animal Love holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).