Crazy Love (1979 film)

Crazy Love is a 1979 Belgian-French film directed by Dominique Deruddere. It is based on the autobiographical novels of Charles Bukowski.

The film portrays the life of Harry Voss, a Bukowski alter-ego, from his awkward adolescence through his turbulent relationships and struggles with alcoholism. It depicts his search for love and acceptance, primarily through encounters with women, often resulting in disappointment and further descent into self-destructive behavior. The film captures Bukowski's raw and unflinching style, showcasing the darker aspects of human experience, including loneliness, desperation, and the fleeting nature of happiness. The narrative is episodic, presenting vignettes from Voss's life, rather than following a traditional plot structure. It explores themes of alienation, societal rejection, and the destructive power of addiction, set against a backdrop of post-war Europe. The film is known for its unflinching portrayal of sexuality and violence.