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Liza (1972)
Release Year: 1972
Alternative Title: La cagna, Love to Eternity, Melampo
Director: Marco Ferreri
Writer: Ennio Flaiano, Jean-Claude Carrière, Marco Ferreri
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Lira Films, Pegaso Cinematografica
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Story
Liza meets Giorgio, an artist living alone on a Mediterranean island with his beloved dog Melampo. She falls in love with him and wishes to become his wife or at least a close friend. However, Giorgio seems uninterested in her romantic advances and prefers the company of his dog. In her desperation, Liza kills Giorgio's dog and takes its place, becoming Giorgio's devoted 'shadow'. This act disrupts the peaceful life Giorgio had been leading on the island.
Summary
Liza (1972) is a French-Italian drama-comedy directed by Marco Ferreri. The film follows the unlikely relationship between Liza, a woman seeking love and companionship, and Giorgio, an artist trying to escape reality by living alone on a remote Mediterranean island with his dog Melampo. The story explores themes of obsession, jealousy, and the destructive nature of unrequited love. Despite its limited narrative provided in the sources, it's clear that Liza is a tale of psychological turmoil and transformation.
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