Love Story

14 February 2026 Saturday, 17:00

1970 / USA / 100ʹ / Color / English/ Turkish Subtitles | Director: Arthur Hiller | Screenplay: Erich Segal | Cast: Ali MacGraw, Ryan O’Neal, John Marley, Ray Milland | Cinematographer: Richard Kratina | Editing: Robert C. Jones | Music: Francis Lai | Producer: Howard G. Minsky.


Directed by Arthur Hiller, Love Story (1970) is one of the simplest and most touching love stories in cinema history. Shaped around class differences, youth, loss and the fragility of loving, the story builds its emotional intensity without tipping into excess. Unlike narratives that idealize love, the relationship between Oliver and Jenny, who come from different worlds, unfolds through love’s transience and fragility. With a narrative that accepts loss as much as happiness, the film takes viewers on a quiet but profound emotional journey. With Francis Lai’s iconic score and the natural performances of Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal, Love Story was a huge box-office success on its release and received 7 Oscar nominations at the 1971 Academy Awards. The film won Francis Lai the Oscar for Best Original Score, and Ali MacGraw was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance. Over the years, it has earned a special place in cinema history as a timeless romantic classic that has resonated across generations.

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