Lianna [DVD]

Linda Griffiths (Actor), Jane Hallaren (Actor) Rated:
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IMDb6.9/10.0
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Genre Drama
Format Color, Subtitled, Widescreen, Closed-captioned, NTSC, DVD, Anamorphic
Contributor Jon DeVries, Maggie Renzi, Nancy Mette, Jessica MacDonald, Madelyn Coleman, Jo Henderson, Betsy Julia Robinson, Stephen Mendillo, Linda Griffiths, Jesse Solomon, Jane Hallaren, John Sayles See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 50 minutes

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Product Description

The visionary writer-director behind such films as Passion Fish, Lone Star and Sunshine State, OscarÂ(r) nominee* John Sayles has been at the forefront of independent cinema for more than twenty years. In this moving and compassionate film, Sayles presents a 'sympathetic, realistic portrait (Boxoffice) of Lianna, a young wife and mother who leaves her husbandfor another woman and embarks on a turbulent journey of self-discovery. Lianna must face the anger and confusion of her husband as well as the raised eyebrows of her community. But when her new loveralso rejects her, she faces the most difficult task of all: She must learn to love herself. *1996:Original Screenplay, Lone Star; 1992: Original Screenplay, Passion Fish

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ John Sayles
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, Subtitled, Widescreen, Closed-captioned, NTSC, DVD, Anamorphic
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 50 minutes
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson, Jessica MacDonald
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ MGM Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00009Y3N1
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ John Sayles
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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Stefana217
5.0 out of 5 stars I am not a published critic like some of these reviews sound like
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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I totally enjoyed the movie and liked it even more the 2nd and 3rd time I watched it. It was well made and the actresses (sorry. actors) who fell in love had good chemisry
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Lianna had some childhood experiences ( like many people do) with another girlfriend that were stirred when she met her professor.

I thought Lianna's introduction to the Lesbian world was well done and covered some of the good and not so good that many that come out will encounter.

Gayness is much more acceptable today than when this movie was made but many of the issues in this movie still exist and they shouldn't.

An excellent movie and one that should be watched several times.
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Mike Tarrani
5.0 out of 5 stars Whether or not you will like it depends on how you approach it
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2012
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If you are seeking a "lesbian" movie, it's probably a safe bet you will be disappointed. But, then, you would be missing the real point of the movie, which is a tale of spiritual (not sexual) repression, and how if you do take a chance and pursue the path you believe you should be on, it can backfire. It's also provides some glimmer of hope when it comes to picking up the pieces ones choices, however well intentioned, change life in unintended ways.

This is an early John Sayles work (he even has a role in the movie), so it's interesting to observe his earlier writing and directing styles. It's also surprising to see that he still uses the main elements of those styles in his storytelling up to this day - and very successfully.

I personally found the characters to be believable, and while the acting was not Oscar material, it got the story across. The scope of the story is relatively narrow compared to Sayles' later work, like  Lone Star  or  Sunshine State . Considerably so, in fact, but the dialog and pacing are pure John Sayles.

The story itself is one to which I can relate - not within the context of sexual orientation choices, but feeling constrained or diminished by the status quo, seizing what looks like a viable opportunity, only to discover that the manner in which it was seized was more impulsive than rational, and the consequences were not pleasant. I am sure many of us have gone through similar cycles, and the glimmer of hope Lianna saw at the very end when she started pulling things together is a message in itself. So, for me personally, this movie was both entertaining and one that touched a few nerves. Viewed in that context, you may find it to be enjoyable and possibly inspiring. You won't, however, find it salacious.
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Stacey aka Coffey Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story!
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2012
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I thought this was a great depiction of what happens to a number of women that live a traditional life. When that doesn't work, like their husband, they end up seeking what they lack in their marriage. This was a well written story and I enjoyed the positive portrayal of women in love. Its good to see a movie without the usual lesbian drama. The husband did not make me happy but I don't want to include any spoilers.
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Tess
3.0 out of 5 stars I wondered what the sexually orientation of the writer who ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2016
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I wondered what the sexually orientation of the writer who wrote this is. I wonder if this is written by a straight person and their "new acceptance of lesbians". The writer did addressed some misconceptions of homosexuality in this film, but the ending is confusing. The straight friend has the idea that lesbians all walk around and when they come upon a woman they automatically think of them as a sex object. The straight friend begins to remember all the times that she had touch her friend or her friend touch her and begins to analyze the implications of those actions. The misconception of straight women of lesbians out in the world is that a lesbian can hardly be friends with a straight woman without thinking of the other in terms of sex--therefore a vampire of some sort. In the ending of the film, it is not made entirely clear what the straight person thinks. The straight woman does say that she is not gay to the lesbian friend but then she is holding her and taking the hair out of her lesbian friend's eyes tenderly. Why would it be so necessary for the straight friend to declare that she is straight unless she was fearful of catching it so speak. If this was written by a lesbian...hmmmm.
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Sheryll Batts
1.0 out of 5 stars The main character was forced and stupid acting. The lesbian professor was a stereotype dyke
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2015
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If I could give this movie no stars, I would but in order to comment you have to give it a least 1. Not worth the one. The main character was forced and stupid acting. The lesbian professor was a stereotype dyke. Dumb.
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Blasa Dela Rosa
5.0 out of 5 stars very interesting movie
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2009
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A lot of movies that are classified ahead of their time in dealing with issues like sexuality, race and war are almost always from foreign countries. America was still a "child" and steered far away from such issues until the 21st century and only then on the cable networks (Queer as Folk, Weed and Paul Mooney's comic routines). "Liana" was definitely ground breaking and thought provoking for the time of it's release. The previous review was right in stating that this is not a movie so much about a lesbian affair but more about an unfulfilled and lonely housewife finding her way in the world.
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Nicole
2.0 out of 5 stars Say NO
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2014
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This movie was long for no reason. The plot seemed to drag on and on at a snail's pace. The climax was weak in my opinion. The chemistry between the women was believable though.
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Edna Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly On the Inside
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2014
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Lianna is truly one of those movies that draws the viewer into the character's life immediately; However, this is at a time when writers of scripts had real raw talent and told stories very well. The movie goes inside of some of the aspects of the lesbian lifestyle and the woman is curious, well curiosity does kill her cat! It shows the inside of a marriage of not being satisfied and experiencing infidelity. Then, the love relationship between the women shows some promise until something happens. One needs a shoulder to cry on. Great movie, and will watch it again. This movie is recommended.
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Föllmer
1.0 out of 5 stars Die DVD lässt sich in Deutschland nicht abspielen, da es aus USA einen verschlüsselten Code hat.
Reviewed in Germany on June 23, 2020
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Ich habe den Film sehen wollen, der ein Klassiker ist, doch leider für mich nicht abspielbar,
da der USA Code mit dem DVD Gerät nicht zu verändern ist. Geld in Sand gesetzt.
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Linda Mills
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2015
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Very good.
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Ms. Rebecca J. Connelly
4.0 out of 5 stars bold for its time.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2009
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great film a classic i would say for its time,but still good today almost as good as "desert hearts".
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