Once Upon a Love
Once Upon a Love

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Once Upon a Love

1981
Movie
55 min
Serbo-Croatian

This TV work uses the form of a musical based on real events that took place in Belgrade at the beginning of the 20th century. The story is based on a tragic love affair between count Oršić and Maria Rab, starting in 1910s Vienna, while ending on the eve of the Second World War in Belgrade.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Charles KaufmanGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A group of young adults embark on a journey of sexual discovery and liberation during the early 1980s. The film explores their relationships, desires, and the societal norms they challenge. Through a series of often humorous and sometimes poignant encounters, the characters navigate their burgeoning romances and evolving understanding of intimacy.

Critical Reception

Once Upon a Love is a niche film primarily known within certain film circles for its explicit content and its representation of sexual exploration during its era. Critically, it received minimal mainstream attention, often being categorized as adult cinema rather than a widely reviewed feature film. Audience reception is generally divided, with some appreciating its candid approach to sexuality and others finding its execution lacking in narrative depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold exploration of sexual themes for its time.

  • Criticized for a thin plot and character development.

  • Seen as a product of its era, reflecting changing sexual mores.

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Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring adult film actors Harry Reems and Jamie Gillis in a non-explicitly adult film context, which was relatively uncommon at the time.

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