Berlin, I Love You
Berlin, I Love You

Berlin, I Love You

2019Movie120 minEnglish

An anthology feature of 10 stories of romance set in the German capital.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users59%
Director: Various Directors (10 short films)Genres: Romance, Drama, Anthology

Plot Summary

Berlin, I Love You is an anthology film featuring ten short stories, each exploring love and connection within the vibrant and diverse cityscape of Berlin. Directed by a collective of filmmakers, the segments capture a range of romantic and familial relationships, set against iconic and lesser-known backdrops of the German capital. The film weaves together personal narratives of passion, heartbreak, and self-discovery, painting a multifaceted portrait of the city and its inhabitants.

Critical Reception

The film received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found the anthology format uneven and the individual stories lacking depth. While some praised the visual style and the performances of certain cast members, many critics felt the film failed to coalesce into a cohesive or compelling narrative about love in Berlin.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's collection of short stories offers a visually appealing but ultimately disjointed exploration of love in Berlin.
  • Performances vary, with some standout moments, but many segments feel underdeveloped and superficial.
  • While aiming for a poignant portrayal of urban romance, the anthology struggles to achieve emotional resonance or thematic unity.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Berlin, I Love You' are divided, with some appreciating the artistic vision and the diverse stories, while others found the film to be a forgettable and inconsistent collection of love stories.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a larger franchise of 'Cities of Love' films, following 'Paris, je t'aime' and 'New York, I Love You,' and preceding 'Yerevan, I Love You.'

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