Playing with Love(1977)
Overview
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
Studio
Cinema 23 Film
Cast
Lara Wendel
as Laura
Éva Ionesco
as Silvia
Martin Loeb
as Fabrizio
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
Italian
Rating
5.3 / 10
Production Companies
Cinema 23 Film • Monarex • Petra Cinematografica
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Where can I watch Playing with Love?▼
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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 and released in 1977. It is a drama film.
How long is Playing with Love?▼
Playing with Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Playing with Love?▼
The cast of Playing with Love includes Lara Wendel as Laura, Éva Ionesco as Silvia, Martin Loeb as Fabrizio.
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