Playing with Love (1977)
Original title: Maladolescenza
Playing with Love is a 1977 Italian-language drama movie directed by Pier Giuseppe Murgia, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Lara Wendel, Éva Ionesco and Martin Loeb.
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.
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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.
When was Playing with Love released?
Playing with Love was released on 6 May 1977.
How long is Playing with Love?
Playing with Love runs 1h 34m.
Who made Playing with Love?
Playing with Love was directed by Pier Giuseppe Murgia.