Love in Thoughts

Name: Love in Thoughts
Genre: Drama, History, Crime
Released: 2004-02-12
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Daniel Brühl, August Diehl, Anna Maria Mühe, Jana Pallaske, Thure Lindhardt

2004·Movie·89 min·★ 6.3(65)

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“Love is the only reason to die for”

A posthumous look at the last days of Guenther's life as he, his best friend, and his sister let loose on a four-day binge of alcohol, drugs, and sex.

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About Love in Thoughts

Love in Thoughts is a 2004 German-language drama, history and crime film directed by Achim von Borries. The cast is led by Daniel Brühl, August Diehl, Anna Maria Mühe. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.

Love in Thoughts was produced by ZDF, X Filme Creative Pool, and ARTE and made in Germany. It was released on February 12, 2004.

Director: Achim von Borries
Writers: Annette Hess, Hendrik Handloegten, Alexander Pfeuffer
Release date: February 12, 2004
Original language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Production: ZDF, X Filme Creative Pool, ARTE

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Love in Thoughts cast & crew

Love in Thoughts was directed by Achim von Borries and written by Annette Hess, Hendrik Handloegten, and Alexander Pfeuffer.

The cast features Daniel Brühl as Paul Krantz, August Diehl as Günther Scheller, Anna Maria Mühe as Hilde Scheller, Jana Pallaske as Elli, Thure Lindhardt as Hans, and Verena Bukal as Rosa.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jutta Pohlmann and it was produced by Stefan Arndt and Christophe Mazodier.

Is Love in Thoughts worth watching?

Love in Thoughts holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 65 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, history, and crime, Love in Thoughts is worth a place on your watchlist.

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