When both husband and wife find romance outside their marriage, it's a shock to everyone. Sims and Maurus break up to elope with their respective lovers, only to be thrown together again when they show up at the justice of the peace.
Alright, so 'Seitensprünge' — that’s ‘Flings’ or 'Infidelities' if you’re translating directly — is a definite *yes* if you’re into older, slightly absurd comedies. If you’re a fan of early German cinema, or just curious about Billy Wilder’s early writing gigs, you’ll probably get a kick out of this one. Folks who need...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Steve Sekely
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"Alright, so 'Seitensprünge' — that’s ‘Flings’ or 'Infidelities' if you’re translating directly — is a definite *yes* if you’re into older, slightly absurd comedies. If you’re a fan of early German cinema, or just curious about Billy Wilder’s early writing gigs, you’ll probably get a kick out of this one. Folks who need their comedies fast-paced with modern zingers, well, this might feel like watching paint dry. It’s got a charm, but it’s a specific kind of charm, you know? The whole thing kicks..."
Billy Wilder, Bobby E. Lüthge, Károly Nóti, Lajos Biró
Germany
1930 · IMDb 8.8
