In Berlin 1942, Hilde is a member of an anti-Nazi group. She falls in love with another member, Hans. The two spend a summer together until they get caught by the Gestapo and Hilde is imprisoned, eight months pregnant.
Thanks to this kind of thoughtful realism, the film has an unusual relatability that forces the viewer to wonder if they would have been prepared to take a stand, however small and hopeless, to oppose the tyranny that others embraced without question.
L
Laura Venning
RTLittle White LiesJun 29, 2025
While its ending is a gut-punch it’s a shame that From Hilde, With Love isn’t the formally bold, politically radical film that the Coppis deserve.
T
Tara Brady
RTIrish TimesJun 26, 2025
Hilde Coppi, played with fragile depth by Liv Lisa Fries, is a cinematic portrait for the ages.
N
Nicolás Medina
RTPeliplatDec 4, 2025
"Instead of scenes laden with explicit violence, Dresen treats us to shots filled with natural light, subtle gestures and silences that say more than any dialogue ever could." [Full review in Spanish]