Elisa
Synopsis
Elisa, the daughter of an ordinary family, has been in prison for ten years for brutally murdering her sister. She believes she doesn’t remember what happened, but her fragmented memories begin to come into focus during meetings with the criminologist Alaoui, who is conducting a study on family homicides. The truth that emerges for Elisa is devastating—a pain that may mark the beginning of redemption.
Top Cast
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Barbara Ronchi
Elisa
Roschdy Zem
Alaoui
Diego Ribon
Father
Valeria Golino
Laura
Giorgio Montanini
Radice
Hippolyte Girardot
Director
Monica Codena
Mother
Roberta da Soller
Katia
Marco Brinzi
Franck
Nadia Kibout
Karbusi
Josépha Yang
Yang
Federico Di Costanzo
Policeman
Adeline Tayoro
Djallo
Antonio Buíl
Doctor
Jasmin Mattei
Neighbor
Roberta Fossile
Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonardo Di Costanzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonardo Di Costanzo, Bruno Oliviero, Valia Santella
- Original Score
- Giorgio Matteo "Aki" Oliviero
- Original Title
- Elisa
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Tempesta, Amka Films Productions, RAI Cinema, RSI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonardo Di Costanzo
Leonardo Di Costanzo, Bruno Oliviero, Valia Santella
Giorgio Matteo "Aki" Oliviero
Luca Bigazzi
Carlotta Cristiani
Carlo Cresto-Dina, Manuela Melissano
Department Leadership Roster
Leonardo Di Costanzo
Director
Carlo Cresto-Dina
Producer
Manuela Melissano
Producer
Leonardo Di Costanzo
Screenplay
Carlotta Cristiani
Editor
Luca Bigazzi
Director of Photography
Giorgio Matteo "Aki" Oliviero
Original Music Composer
Bettina Pontiggia
Costume Design
Luca Servino
Production Design
Bruno Oliviero
Screenplay
Valia Santella
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elisa
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What is Elisa about?
Elisa, the daughter of an ordinary family, has been in prison for ten years for brutally murdering her sister. She believes she doesn’t remember what happened, but her fragmented memories begin to come into focus during meetings with the criminologist Alaoui, who is conducting a study on family homicides. The truth that emerges for Elisa is devastating—a pain that may mark the beginning of redemption.
Who directed Elisa?
Elisa was directed by Leonardo Di Costanzo.
Who stars in Elisa?
The principal cast of Elisa includes Barbara Ronchi, Roschdy Zem, Diego Ribon, Valeria Golino, Giorgio Montanini.
When was Elisa released and how long is it?
Elisa was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Elisa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elisa was composed by Giorgio Matteo "Aki" Oliviero.