Andreas Dresen film ‘Alte Liebe’ set for German cinema release

The film ‘Alte Liebe’, directed by Andreas Dresen, is scheduled for theatrical release in Germany on October 8, 2026. Based on the bestselling novel by Elke Heidenreich and Bernd Schroeder, the film explores the complexities of a long-term marriage.

Starring Dagmar Manzel and Joachim Król, the story follows Lore, a librarian, and Harry, a retiree, as they navigate forty years of shared history, routine, and growing emotional distance. The narrative is triggered by the upcoming wedding of their daughter, which forces the couple to confront their evolving relationship and unfulfilled dreams.

This production marks the ninth collaboration between Dresen and screenwriter Laila Stieler. The film is described as a character-driven chamber play that focuses on the reality of aging and the subtle shifts in intimacy rather than cinematic glamour.