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Topic: Film "I Only Want You to Love Me" (1976). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Release date
- Mar 23, 1976
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
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Topic: Film "I Only Want You to Love Me" (1976).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: I Only Want You to Love Me (German: Ich will doch nur, daß ihr mich liebt).
Year: 1976.
Type: West German television movie / Drama and TV Movie.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Writer: Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Cast: Vitus Zeplichal, Elke Aberle, Alexander Allerson, Erni Mangold.
Runtime: 1h 44m.
Release Date: 03/23/1976 (DE).
Plot:
Peter grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love.
He learned early on that interpersonal relationships are based on principles of exchange or purchase.
He abides by these rules, giving generous presents to his family and his wife, Erika.
When he cannot keep up this lifestyle, his story takes a horrendous turn.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and tv movie that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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I Only Want You to Love Me holds a community rating of 7.3/10. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
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I Only Want You to Love Me is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1976.
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