The Microscope ( 1988 )

Overview

The first film in Rudolf Thome's "Forms of Love" trilogy is the most incisive. It's a comedy-drame chronicling the ups and downs in the relationship of an unmarried couple (Adriana Altaras, Vladimir Weigl). When she tries to persuade him that they should have a child, he escapes the controversy by becoming preoccupied with his new aquarium and microscope. Their struggles to settle their differences and accept new responsibilities are presented intelligently, realistically and with low-key wit and irony.

Top Cast

Vladimir Weigl

Franz

Adriana Altaras

Maria

Małgorzata Gebel

Tina

Alexander Malkowsky

Klaus

Barbara Beutler

Johanna

Ganeshi Becks

Sylvie

Bernhard Schütz

Workmate

Alf Bold

Martin