Cast
View All
Corinna Harfouch
as Maggie
Jürgen Vogel
as Holger
Jens Albinus
as Chris
Devid Striesow
as Roland
Jördis Triebel
as Hatina
Margarita Broich
as Frau Teichmann
Duyen Pham
as Jenjira (as Lisa Nguyen)
Herbert Knaup
as Dominik
Jesper Christensen
as Koller
Ernst Stötzner
as Jörg
Valerie Koch
as Nina
Tatja Seibt
as Emma
Rosa Enskat
as Winnie
Knut Berger
as Herr Teichmann
Marina Bouras
as
Crew
Director
- Matthias Glasner
Writer
- Matthias Glasner
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, This Is Love examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Matthias Glasner brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2009, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of This Is Love took approximately 18 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 106 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 153 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 8 months to complete.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2009, when this film is released:
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 20, 2009
- Runtime: 1h 46m