The Microscope
Genres
Overview
The first film in Rudolf Thome's "Forms of Love" trilogy is the most incisive. It's a comedy-drame chronicling the ups and downs in the relationship of an unmarried couple (Adriana Altaras, Vladimir Weigl). When she tries to persuade him that they should have a child, he escapes the controversy by becoming preoccupied with his new aquarium and microscope. Their struggles to settle their differences and accept new responsibilities are presented intelligently, realistically and with low-key wit and irony.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
97 min
Release Date
1988-04-14
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
4.2
Vladimir Weigl
Franz
Adriana Altaras
Maria
Małgorzata Gebel
Tina
Alexander Malkowsky
Klaus
Barbara Beutler
Johanna
Ganeshi Becks
Sylvie
Bernhard Schütz
Workmate
Alf Bold
Martin
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