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Lisa (2001)

2001-01-09 · 1h 49m · FR
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Stumbling across an uncompleted 1939 film called "Princess Marushka", filmmaker Sam becomes intrigued with the young actor Sylvain Marceau, who last appeared in the film. Hoping to discover the mystery behind Sylvain's disappearance, Sam decides to make a documentary and sets off to interview those who knew Sylvain, including elderly Lisa Morain. Through her interview, Sam learns the story of Lisa and Sylvain's doomed love affair on the eve of World War II.

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Pierre GrimblatDirector, WriterGérard MordillatWriterDidier CohenWriter

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▶ Jeanne Moreau et Marion Cotillard singing l'homme d'amour▶ Lisa (Extrait I)

Top billed cast

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Jeanne MoreauJeanne MoreauLisa (old)Marion CotillardMarion CotillardLisa (young)Benoît MagimelBenoît MagimelSamSagamore StéveninSagamore StéveninSylvain MarceauJulia Vaidis-BogardJulia Vaidis-BogardHenrietteMichel JonaszMichel JonaszBenjaminCatherine ArditiCatherine ArditiMarinaDenise ChalemDenise ChalemSimone

Keywords

Female protagonistWorld war ii1930sFranceLove storyFilmmaker1939

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · WarTheme affinityFemale Protagonist · World War Ii · 1930sMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityWar · Romance · World War IiDirector preference341771

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What is Lisa about?

Stumbling across an uncompleted 1939 film called "Princess Marushka", filmmaker Sam becomes intrigued with the young actor Sylvain Marceau, who last appeared in the film. Hoping to discover the mystery behind Sylvain's disappearance, Sam decides to make a documentary and sets off to interview those who knew Sylvain, including elderly Lisa Morain. Through her interview, Sam learns the story of Lisa and Sylvain's doomed love affair on the eve of World War II.

How long is Lisa?

Lisa has a runtime of 109 minutes.