Aimée & Jaguar

In a time of war, love knows no bounds, even in the shadows of danger.

Critics broadly regard the film as a powerful, emotionally affecting wartime romance elevated by Maria Schrader and Juliane Köhler’s performances.

• Felice and Lilly sustain a lesbian relationship while Nazi persecution and wartime surveillance threaten their lives.
• The women’s passionate bond unfolds amid nightly bombing raids, persecution, and the Battle of Berlin.
• Felice lives under a false name and belongs to an underground organization while pursuing Lilly.
• Nightly bombing raids and wartime Berlin create a recurring atmosphere of danger and urban devastation.

• The World to Comeforbidden same-sex romance under fascist persecution, historical drama, and tragic wartime intimacy
• Carollgbtq+ love story shaped by wartime oppression, secrecy, and emotional sacrifice
• The Danish Girlromantic drama about marginalized lovers facing institutional persecution during wartime
• The Pianistholocaust-era historical drama emphasizing intimate relationships amid genocidal violence

Director

Max Färberböck

Release Date

1999-02-11

Runtime

125 min

Rating

6.8 / 10 (115)

What is Aimée & Jaguar about?

Two women risk everything for a passionate love that defies Nazi persecution in wartime Berlin.

What is Aimée & Jaguar like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Aimée & Jaguar as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Aimée & Jaguar violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Aimée & Jaguar as moderate.

What did critics think of Aimée & Jaguar?

Critics broadly regard the film as a powerful, emotionally affecting wartime romance elevated by Maria Schrader and Juliane Köhler’s performances.

Which films are like Aimée & Jaguar?

Films with a similar feel include The World to Come, Carol, The Danish Girl, and The Pianist.

How long is Aimée & Jaguar?

Aimée & Jaguar runs 125 minutes.

Where can I watch Aimée & Jaguar?

In United States, Aimée & Jaguar streams on Kanopy, Hoopla, OVID, Chai Flicks, myfilmfriend, Kino Film Collection.