Piccole labbra (1978)

A writer returns home from World War I. He has developed a very bad case of post traumatic stress disorder. His genitalia was also blown away during the war. He contemplates suicide, but ... See full summary »

Director:

Mimmo Cattarinich

Writers:

Mimmo Cattarinich (idea), Daniele Sánchez (story),

Stars:

Pierre Clémenti, Katya Berger, Ugo Bologna

Cast

Cast overview:
Pierre Clémenti	...	Paul
Katya Berger	...	Eva
Ugo Bologna	...	Franz
Michele Soavi	...	Il saltimbanco
Raf Baldassarre
José Luis López Vázquez
Bárbara Rey	...	Christa
Tom Felleghy	...	(as Tommaso Felleghi)
Cesare Di Vito
Walter Colombaioni
Eros Buttaglieri
Paul Muller
Maria Monti	...	Anna

Storyline

A writer returns home from World War I. He has developed a very bad case of post traumatic stress disorder. His genitalia was also blown away during the war. He contemplates suicide, but becomes interested in the 12 year old niece of the innkeeper at the place where he is recuperating. He doesn't seem to mind that he is spending so much time with her. He becomes deeply infatuated with her, but can't physically consummate any kind of relationship with her. She brightens his day, but her sexuality is just beginning to bud. When she begins to prefer a male closer to her age than the writer, the finality of the plot is set.

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Plot Keywords:

river | girl man relationship | nude in public | nudity | female frontal nudity | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Spain Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

30 October 1978 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Little Lips

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alba Cinematografica, Estela Films, Films Dara

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

User Reviews

a time and far away place

There was a time when one's age played less a role in relationships than our current society demands today. It was very common 2 generations ago for women of 13 years old to give birth - especially at a time of, or after war. This film shows how love can develop during such a time and provides an example of unrestricted affection. The French artist who directed this film did not feel an obligation to be sensitive to the feelings of USA viewers, so don't be swayed by the moralistic outrage these people feel obligated to spew. Watch the movie and decide for yourself. While doing so, ask yourself how WAR and VIOLENCE could have ever gained such universal and unquestioning acceptance in our current society than LOVE and SEX -- regardless the form. Which is more obscene ?