The History of Love (2016)

Background
"The History of Love" is a romantic drama movie launched in 2016. The film, directed by Romanian filmmaker Radu Mihaileanu, is an adjustment of an unique by Nicole Krauss. The movie stars well-known actors such as Derek Jacobi, Sophie Nélisse, Gemma Arterton, and Elliott Gould.

Plot Overview
The plot covers over 8 decades, beginning in the pre-World War II era in Eastern Europe, and revolves around 2 characters - Leo Gursky (Derek Jacobi) and Alma Mereminski (Sophie Nélisse/ Gemma Arterton). The story is intense yet magnificently represented, with parallel stories elaborately interwoven.

As a young man in Poland, Leo Gursky falls in love with Alma Mereminski. Nevertheless, the second world war separates them, requiring Leo to manage in life on his own. Throughout these years, he composes a book, a testimony of his love for Alma.

Unveiling Secrets
Alma, believed to be dead by Leo, is in fact alive and well in America. She gets Leo's book, called 'The History of Love,' from a confidential sender. She assumes her late husband, whom she got married to after Leo's obvious death, composed it. This book ends up being an essential part of her life and her children's lives. Her boy Bird is encouraged that he's a Messiah and her teenage daughter, likewise named Alma, wants to muse about her puppy love.

Interconnection & Reunion
The book sets into movement a series of occasions that reunite Alma and Leo after almost sixty years. A girl called Alma (relative of the original Alma) is offered the job of equating the book into English by Ludo, thinking it was written by his dad. As she digs deeper into it, connections begin to form-- connections that lead her to Leo Gurski.

Alma then begins correspondence with Leo, thinking him to be another fan of the book. Nevertheless, she finds that he is, in truth, the original author. She then puts the pieces together and assists Leo find his long-lost love - her name Alma.

Climax & Conclusion
The film takes a prominent turn when Leo realizes that his child, Isaac, who he thought died throughout the war along with Alma, was actually in New York, living under a different name. He completes his life's story, reuniting with Alma before both of their lives concern an end. Hereinafter, the young Alma chooses to publish 'The History of Love', crediting it to its initial author, Leo Gursky.

Decision
Overall, "The History of Love" is a lovely, interesting story of love, loss, and destiny that transcends time. Mihaileanu weaves together previous and present in a way that links the lives of all the characters, making for a genuine, psychological storytelling experience. The film's strength is its intricate story and capability to capture the essence of sustaining love through chaos and difficulties. It may not interest everyone due to its non-traditional narrative design, however it's worth watching for those who value elaborate storytelling and psychological depth.

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