Little Lips (1978)
Love can be a healer but it can also be the most powerful and destructive force on Earth.
A writer returns home to his estate after service in World War I. He has developed a very bad case of depression due to a war wound concerning his genitalia. He contemplates suicide, but recovers after becoming interested in his caretaker's 12 year-old war orphan niece, who now lives in the manor.
Director: Mimmo Cattarinich
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: February 8, 1978
Cast
- Pierre Clémenti - Paul
- Katya Berger - Eva
- Ugo Bologna - Franz
- Bárbara Rey - Christa
- Michele Soavi - The acrobat
- Maria Monti - Anna
- Raf Baldassarre - Gypsy violinist
- Tom Felleghy - Surgeon
- Cesare Di Vito
- Walter Colombaioni
Screenplay
Music: Stelvio Cipriani
Cinematography: Sandro Mancori
Editing: Rafael de la Cueva
Production: Alba Cinematografica, Estela Films, Films Dara
Country: Spain, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
puberty, depression, lolita, war veteran, world war i, country estate, forbidden love, coming of age, wounded, voyeurism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Little Lips about?
- A writer returns home to his estate after service in World War I. He has developed a very bad case of depression due to a war wound concerning his genitalia. He contemplates suicide, but recovers after becoming interested in his caretaker's 12 year-old war orphan niece, who now lives in the manor.
- Who directed Little Lips?
- Little Lips was directed by Mimmo Cattarinich.
- Who stars in Little Lips?
- Little Lips stars Pierre Clémenti, Katya Berger, Ugo Bologna, Bárbara Rey, Michele Soavi, Maria Monti.
- How long is Little Lips?
- Little Lips has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Little Lips?
- Little Lips is a Drama film.
- Where was Little Lips produced?
- Little Lips was produced in Spain, Italy.
- What are the themes of Little Lips?
- The themes of Little Lips include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.