Playing with Love (1977)
Laura and Fabrizio have been meeting every summer in the forest by her parent's summer home. Fabrizio is a solitary boy with only his dog for company; Laura a sweet but unconfident child. This summer new aspects enter into their story as both are growing up. Laura is falling in love with Fabrizio, while he displays a new sexual awareness of her masked by his malice. Things develop further when they meet Sylvia who, unlike the innocent Laura, is confident and assertive. Fabrizio develops a fascination with her, eventually bribing Laura to fetch her to the forest to join them in play.
Director: Pier Giuseppe Murgia
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: May 17, 1977
Cast
- Lara Wendel - Laura
- Éva Ionesco - Silvia
- Martin Loeb - Fabrizio
Screenplay
- Peter Berling
- Pier Giuseppe Murgia
- Dieter Geissler (Dialogue)
- Barbara Alberti (Adaptation)
- Amedeo Pagani (Adaptation)
Music: Jürgen Drews
Editing: Inga Seyric
Production: Cinema 23 Film, Monarex, Petra Cinematografica, Seven Star Film
Country: Italy, Germany
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
love triangle, cave, summer residence, forest, growing up, teenage sexuality
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Playing with Love about?
- Laura and Fabrizio have been meeting every summer in the forest by her parent's summer home. Fabrizio is a solitary boy with only his dog for company; Laura a sweet but unconfident child. This summer new aspects enter into their story as both are growing up. Laura is falling in love with Fabrizio, while he displays a new sexual awareness of her masked by his malice. Things develop further when they meet Sylvia who, unlike the innocent Laura, is confident and assertive. Fabrizio develops a fascination with her, eventually bribing Laura to fetch her to the forest to join them in play.
- Who directed Playing with Love?
- Playing with Love was directed by Pier Giuseppe Murgia.
- Who stars in Playing with Love?
- Playing with Love stars Lara Wendel, Éva Ionesco, Martin Loeb.
- How long is Playing with Love?
- Playing with Love has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Playing with Love?
- Playing with Love is a Drama film.
- Where was Playing with Love produced?
- Playing with Love was produced in Italy, Germany.
- What are the themes of Playing with Love?
- The themes of Playing with Love include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.