Love Liza (2002)
Año de lanzamiento: 2002
Nación: France, Germany, United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Todd Louiso
Writer: Gordy Hoffman
Producción & Género
Productor: Producer: Chris Hanley, Fernando Sulichin, Jeffrey Roda, Ruth Charny
Executive Producer: Alain de la Mata, Clark McCutchen, Daniel Guckau, Jim Czarnecki, Rainer Kölmel, Vincent Maraval
Compañías: Blacklist Films, Kinowelt Filmproduktion, Muse Productions, Ruth Charny Productions, StudioCanal, Wild Bunch
Budget: 1.000.000
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Palabras clave
Palabras clave: 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
Historia
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.
Resumen
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.
