Liza

Jan 1 1976 Not Rated 1h 40m
Drama, Romance

Liza meets the artist Giorgio and falls in love with him. She dreams of becoming the wife of Giorgio, but he is married. She dreams of being a close friend to him, but he has a favorite dog. Liza is ready for any sacrifice for the sake of her love. She kills Giorgio's dog and takes her place. Now she is a woman who always and everywhere follows her master.

Plot

Withdrawn to a remote and desolate Mediterranean island, Giorgio, a comics' illustrator, seeks the precious peace of mind away from the city, trying hopelessly to prolong somehow his escape from an unbearable reality. There, in this idyllic place, Giorgio leads a simple life along with his dog Melampo, fishing, drawing and salvaging whatever the sea washes ashore, devoid of excitement. But soon, this fragile equilibrium will be disrupted when Giorgio, during a long walk on the beach, will encounter the beautiful Liza who has just left her friends after an argument, and under those circumstances, he will offer her food and shelter. Strangely, however, solitary Giorgio still prefers to talk with his beloved companion Melampo, in complete disregard of his new-found friend, Lisa. Is it possible that Liza simply does not belong there?

Written by

Ennio Flaiano, Jean-Claude Carrière, Marco Ferreri

Directed by

Marco Ferreri

Production Countries

France, Italy

Production Companies

Pegaso Cinematografica, Lira Films

Languages

Italiano

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
1,025
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA