What is The Bread of Those Early Years?
The Bread of Those Early Years is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Romance, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1962
- Release date
- May 23, 1962
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Updated
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The Bread of Those Early Years is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Romance, Drama. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“An ambitious engineer’s steady future is upended by a chance reunion with his childhood friend.”
- Elegant romance drama exploring personal choices
- Award‑winning cinematography recognized at Berlin
- Critically acclaimed performance earning Best Actress award
- Deliberately measured pacing may feel slow to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy thoughtful dramas about love and life choices set in the early 1960s.
The film’s mature romantic themes and period setting make it suitable for adult audiences.
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What is the main plot?
The story follows a young electrical engineer engaged to his boss’s daughter whose life changes when he meets a childhood friend.
What genre is the film?
It is classified as a romance and drama.
When was the film released?
It was released on 23 May 1962 in Germany.
Did the film receive any awards?
Yes, it won five gold awards at the 1962 Berlin International Film Festival, including Best Actress and Best Cinematography, and it was entered into the 1962 Cannes Film Festival.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes.