Underplayed Gems

Star-Crossed Lovers (1962)

Star-Crossed Lovers poster
Original title
Königskinder
Directed by
Frank Beyer
Genre
war film
Country
German Democratic Republic
Runtime
1h 29m
Rating
8.8 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

During wartime in East Germany, two young people fall in love despite the dangers around them. Their relationship is tested by the conflict and the harsh realities of their divided society.

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What happens

Star-Crossed Lovers (German: Königskinder, King's Children; also known as Invincible Love) is a 1962 East German romantic war drama film directed by Frank Beyer. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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