Lea
Originally released in 1996. Lea is a romance/drama film. directed by Ivan Fíla.
Starring Lenka Vlasáková, Christian Redl, and Hanna Schygulla
Synopsis
51-year-old Herbert Strehlow, a furniture restorer, falls in love with 21-year-old Lea, who has not spoken a word since childhood when her father killed her mother. She bears a striking resemblance to Herbert's dead wife. They get married, but their relationship seems doomed, until gradually each one manages to penetrate the mysterious world of the other, and they begin to realize that they are bound by a kind of spiritual relationship. For Lea it is the death of her mother, for Herbert it is the death of his first wife. His hard exterior slowly beings to thaw, and he starts to show feelings and responses that soften Lea's initial hatred and fear of him, and which put their relationship in a more positive light.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Ivan Fila Filmproduktion
- Avista Film
- Barrandov Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lea about?
51-year-old Herbert Strehlow, a furniture restorer, falls in love with 21-year-old Lea, who has not spoken a word since childhood when her father killed her mother. She bears a striking resemblance...
Who directed Lea?
Lea was directed by Ivan Fíla.
How long is Lea?
Lea has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Lea released?
Lea was released on December 12, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lea?
The main cast of Lea includes Lenka Vlasáková, Christian Redl, Hanna Schygulla, Miroslav Donutil, Udo Kier.