Goethe on Demand

Director: Tom Tykwer
Year: 2010
Genre: Drama
Length: 119 min.

Their relationship has worn a little thin over twenty years; Hanna and Simon seem to live more in the past than in their belief in a shared future. When they fall in love with the same man, the trio finds a surprising solution.

This film is part of the annual film series "Lots of Love"

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The film series Lots Of Love aims to counter the bad news with a ray of hope, at least cinematically, and shows the most beautiful feeling in the world in very different facets - romantic love stories, unconventional forms of relationships, stories of care, friendship and loyalty. Over a period of twelve months, the series lets us share love stories and shows how people find each other and stand up for each other across dividing lines.

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