A husband takes his wife to a nightclub in Berlin. While there he breaks the news to her that he thinks they should divorce, and leaves her with a young girl on his arm.

Alright, so is ...und das ist die Hauptsache!? worth digging up today? Well, if you’re into older German cinema, or just curious about how relationship dramas played out before all the Hollywood gloss, then maybe. It’s definitely not for everyone. Folks who need constant action or super tidy storylines will probably fi...

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"Alright, so is ...und das ist die Hauptsache!? worth digging up today? Well, if you’re into older German cinema, or just curious about how relationship dramas played out before all the Hollywood gloss, then maybe. It’s definitely not for everyone. Folks who need constant action or super tidy storylines will probably find it a bit slow or even confusing. It’s a peculiar film, really. The title itself, which translates to "...and that's the main thing!?", kinda gives you a hint that things aren't..."
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