Luftburen
Luftburen

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Luftburen

1973
Movie
111 min
Swedish

Jan and Gertrud have a sexual relationship, even though they are half siblings. Jan is an air traffic controller, while Gertrude is writing a dissertation on ferns. Jan falls in love with another woman, Jenny.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Hans-Jürgen TögelGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a German Luftwaffe pilot named Hans is shot down over occupied territory. He is rescued by a young woman named Elfi and her mother, who hide him from the occupying forces. As Hans recovers, he and Elfi develop a forbidden romance amidst the constant danger and fear of discovery.

Critical Reception

Luftburen is a lesser-known war drama that explores themes of love and conflict during a turbulent historical period. It received a modest reception, appreciated for its attempts to portray the human cost of war on a personal level, though some critics found its narrative conventional.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its portrayal of forbidden romance amidst wartime tension.

  • Noted for its dramatic exploration of the human element within a conflict.

  • Some found the plot predictable but appreciated the emotional core.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but general sentiment appears to focus on the film's dramatic narrative and its depiction of wartime relationships.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Germany, aiming for a degree of authenticity in its wartime setting.

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