Lea (1996) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1996 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1996, Lea is a drame and romance film directed by Ivan Fíla, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. 51-year-old Herbert Strehlow, a furniture restorer, falls in love with 21-year-old Lea, who has not spoken a word since childhood when her father killed her mother. She bears a striking resemblance to Herbert's dead wife. They get married, but their relationship seems doomed, until gradually each one manages to penetrate the mysterious world of the other, and they begin to realize that they are bound by a kind of spiritual relationship. For Lea it is the death of her mother, for Herbert it is the death of his first wife. His hard exterior slowly beings to thaw, and he starts to show feelings and responses that soften Lea's initial hatred and fear of him, and which put their relationship in a more positive light.
Who’s in it. Lea stars Lenka Vlasáková as Lea, Christian Redl as Strehlow, Hanna Schygulla as Wanda and Miroslav Donutil as Gregor Palty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Lea has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lea tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Lea (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lea worth watching?
- Lea holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lea?
- Lea stars Lenka Vlasáková, Christian Redl, Hanna Schygulla, Miroslav Donutil and Udo Kier.
- When was Lea released?
- Lea was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.