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Venusfalle (1988)
Release Year: 1988
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: The Venus Trap
Director: Robert van Ackeren
Writer: Catharina Zwerenz, Robert van Ackeren
Production & Genre
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Companies: N/A
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Story
30-year-old Max, an emergency doctor at a Berlin hospital, has been living with his girlfriend Coco in a shared apartment for years. Max feels restrained by their relationship, while Coco is jealous and protective of it. One night, Max accidentally dials a wrong number and becomes captivated by the voice on the other end who simply says 'Hello'. Driven by curiosity and a desire to escape Coco's possessiveness, Max begins nightly explorations of Berlin in search of the mysterious woman. He eventually finds her in a billiard salon; she introduces herself as Marie and is accompanied by her partner Kurt. Soon after, Max and Marie are involved in a car accident that leaves them alone together. They share an impulsive, passionate moment on the street in the rain before parting ways. When Max and Coco host a party, Marie and Kurt arrive unexpectedly, causing Max to attempt to pair his girlfriend with Marie's partner.
Summary
Venusfalle (1988), directed by Robert van Ackeren, is a German comedy-drama that explores themes of love, jealousy, and longing. The story revolves around Max, a young doctor who finds himself torn between his possessive girlfriend Coco and an enigmatic woman he meets through a wrongly dialed phone number. Set in Berlin, the film combines elements of romance and intrigue as Max navigates his complicated relationships while searching for the mysterious 'Hello' voice.
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