"The History of Love" is a 2016 film directed by Radu Mihaileanu, based on the novel of the same name by Nicole Krauss. The story intertwines the lives of several characters, primarily focusing on Leo Gursky, an aging Jewish man who reflects on his lost love, Alma, and the impact of a book he wrote decades earlier. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the connections between people across time and space. It features a diverse cast, including Derek Jacobi, Gemma Arterton, and Elliot Gould, and presents a narrative that shifts between past and present, revealing the enduring power of love.