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Laut und leise ist die Liebe
Following a training course, the 28-year-old Helga Baumann, a single mother of two children, meets up with her husband Fred again. They had separated a while ago because their ideas of marriage were completely disparate: The conservative Fred advocated the woman′s role of wife and mother, while Helga dreamt about an emancipated partnership between two employed persons. Now, her sister has brought them back together. At first sight, Fred seems to have changed and, once again, Helga cannot resist his advances. But when she meets with difficulties during a fair in Tashkent, Fred yet again proves to be a petty bourgeois by assuring her that they would get along perfectly without her working.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy, elderly gentleman decides to relive his youth by embarking on a series of romantic escapades. He finds himself entangled with younger women and navigating the complexities of modern relationships. The film explores themes of age, desire, and the pursuit of happiness.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its shallow plot and perceived exploitation of its themes. While some appreciated its attempt at humor, many found it to be dated and lacking in substance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic elements by some.
Criticized for a predictable and superficial narrative.
Seen by some as an outdated portrayal of relationships and aging.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some finding it a charming, albeit simple, comedy from its era, while others found it unengaging.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of German comedies in the early 1970s that often explored more risqué themes for the time, sometimes to their detriment.
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