Liebestraum (1991)
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45% of critics liked it
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41% of users liked it
(636 ratings)
Liebestraum is a moody, stylish suspense thriller written and directed by British director Mike Figgis. Nick (Kevin Anderson) is an architectural writer who goes home to be with his dying mother, Mrs. Anderssen (Kim Novak) from whom he was separated as a baby. There he meets an old friend and has an… More Liebestraum is a moody, stylish suspense thriller written and directed by British director Mike Figgis. Nick (Kevin Anderson) is an architectural writer who goes home to be with his dying mother, Mrs. Anderssen (Kim Novak) from whom he was separated as a baby. There he meets an old friend and has an affair with the friend's wife, who was herself adopted after her mother went insane. Through a series of coincidences and a good deal of investigation Nick learns some terrible truths concerning everyone. The film, while beautiful to look at, and with a wonderful score composed by Figgis, is more interested in style and emotion rather than cogent explanations for the actions of the characters, however, taken for what it is, a mood piece, Liebestraum succeeds beautifully. Figgis has beautiful technique and is greatly aided by Juan Ruiz-Anchia's stark and evocative images. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- R, 1 hr. 49 min.
- Directed By
- Mike Figgis
- Written By
- Mike Figgis
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
- In Theaters
- Nov 1, 1991 Wide
- On DVD
- Jul 24, 2001
- Studio
- MGM Pictures, Inc.
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
An intriguing and stylistically luxuriant film
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A pretentious thriller directed by Britisher Mike Figgis.
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Cast
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Kevin Andersonas Nick Kaminsky -
Pam Gidleyas Jane Kessler -
Bill Pullmanas Paul Kessler
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Kim Novakas Mrs. Anderssen -
Thomas Kopacheas Dr. Parker -
Catherine Hicksas Mary Parker
