
Diary of a Lover
1977, German. Directed by Sohrab Shahid-Saless.
A diary of a lonely 30 year old man who works as a butcher in a supermarket. The movie shows his daily life between the supermarket and his flat. His ability to communicate is limited. From time to time his mother visits him. But his relationship to her is rather reserved. Constantly he's waiting for his girlfriend which is not visiting him anymore after they had a fight.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Diary of a Lover
Diary of a Lover isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 September 1977.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 September 1977
- Original title
- Tagebuch eines Liebenden
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Sohrab Shahid-Saless, Helga Houzer
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Diary of a Lover

Cardboard Boxer
2016 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything
2023 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

All Day and a Night
2020 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Good Neighbor
2022 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hounddog
2008 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Imperial Dreams
2014 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

TalhotBlond
2012 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

In the Aisles
2018 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

A Dry White Season
1989 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hungry Hearts
2015 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Diary of a Lover: quick answers
Is Diary of a Lover worth watching?
Diary of a Lover doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Diary of a Lover?
Diary of a Lover runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Diary of a Lover have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Diary of a Lover. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Diary of a Lover parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Diary of a Lover yet.
Which OTT platform is Diary of a Lover on?
Diary of a Lover isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 September 1977. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Diary of a Lover?
If you liked Diary of a Lover, try Cardboard Boxer, Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything, All Day and a Night.
Who directed Diary of a Lover?
Diary of a Lover (1977) was directed by Sohrab Shahid-Saless and stars Klaus Salge, Ingeborg Ziemendorf, Robert Dietl.