Love Liza (2002)
Anno di Uscita: 2002
Nazione: France, Germany, United States
Titolo Alternativo: N/A
Regista: Todd Louiso
Sceneggiatore: Gordy Hoffman
Produzione & Genere
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Compagnie: Blacklist Films, Kinowelt Filmproduktion, Muse Productions, Ruth Charny Productions, StudioCanal, Wild Bunch
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Premi & Simili
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Parole Chiave
Parole Chiave: death of wife, degradation of lifestyle, drug abuse, falling apart, gas station, gasoline, glue sniffing, grieving widower, huffing, loss and grief, lovesickness, model airplane, mother-in-law, radio controlled, rc cars, sadness, suicide, suicide letter, tragicomedy, widower
Trama
Love Liza follows Wilson Joel after the inexplicable suicide of his wife, Liza. Struggling to cope with his grief, Wilson turns to huffing gasoline fumes for solace and engages in remote control gaming as a way to numb his pain. His mother-in-law initially sympathizes with him but grows impatient with his self-destructive behavior. Meanwhile, Wilson's employer seems willing to help him, while a coworker develops feelings for him. However, nothing seems able to provide Wilson lasting relief from his grief.
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Riepilogo
Love Liza is a tragicomic drama directed by Todd Louiso in 2002. The film explores the depths of despair and coping mechanisms through its protagonist, Wilson Joel, who grapples with the sudden loss of his wife, Liza. The movie delves into themes of grief, loss, and the struggle for normalcy following a profound personal tragedy. It's notable for its portrayal of Wilson's unconventional methods of self-medication, namely huffing gasoline fumes.
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