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I Only Want You to Love Me
GERMANY · 1976

I Only Want You to Love Me

Rainer Werner Fassbinder
emotional deprivation transactional relationships materialism and consumerism family dysfunction economic miracle
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Synopsis

Peter grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love. Learning early on that interpersonal relationships are based on the principles of exchange or purchase, he abides by these rules and gives generous presents to his family and his wife, Erika. But when he is unable to keep up this lifestyle, his story takes a horrendous turn...

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