Love Eats Up Life

Love Eats Up Life

2019 · 92 min · Music, Documentary

A documentary about the underground singer-songwriter Tobias Gruben, his upbringing and his musical career, featuring past live perfomances by himself and cover versions of his songs by contemporary artists.

Directed by Oliver Schwabe · Written by Oliver Schwabe

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