Lisa
Synopsis
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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Lisa (2001) - Trailer with Marion Cotillard, Jeanne Moreau and Benoit Magimel
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-20
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Jeanne Moreau
Lisa (old)
Marion Cotillard
Lisa (young)
Benoît Magimel
Sam
Sagamore Stévenin
Sylvain Marceau
Julia Vaidis-Bogard
Henriette
Michel Jonasz
Benjamin
Catherine Arditi
Marina
Denise Chalem
Simone
Johan Leysen
Professor Seyden
Jacques Pater
Castellain
Micky El Mazroui
Samy
Marisa Berenson
Princess Maruschka
Pierre Dherte
Edouard
Filip Peeters
Colonel von Boll
Hélène Theunissen
Mme Ergolsheim
Christian Crahay
Creystein
Alexander Wajnberg
Leinwandhendlen (as Alexandre Wajnberg)
Anne Chappuis
Hélène Wintrof
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Grimblat
- Screenplay & Story
- Didier Cohen, Pierre Grimblat, Gérard Mordillat, Claude Klotz
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- Lisa
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Hamster Productions, JLA Productions, Benjamin Films, France 2 Cinéma, Canal+, TSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Grimblat
Didier Cohen, Pierre Grimblat, Gérard Mordillat, Claude Klotz
Gabriel Yared
Walther van den Ende
Marie-Sophie Dubus
Jean-Luc Azoulay, Paul Giovanni, Pierre Grimblat, Marie-Astrid Lamboray
Department Leadership Roster
Didier Cohen
Writer
Pierre Grimblat
Writer
Gérard Mordillat
Writer
Paul Giovanni
Producer
Walther van den Ende
Director of Photography
Marie-Sophie Dubus
Editor
Pierre-François Limbosch
Production Design
Caroline de Vivaise
Costume Design
Pierre Grimblat
Director
Mimi Lempicka
Costume Design
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lisa
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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.
Who directed Lisa?
Lisa was directed by Pierre Grimblat.
Who stars in Lisa?
The principal cast of Lisa includes Jeanne Moreau, Marion Cotillard, Benoît Magimel, Sagamore Stévenin, Julia Vaidis-Bogard.
When was Lisa released and how long is it?
Lisa was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Lisa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lisa was composed by Gabriel Yared.
Is Lisa based on a book or true story?
Lisa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claude Klotz".