Lianna

USA 1983, 113 minutes
Dir. John Sayles
Rating: [R16]
Genres: Drama / Independent, Lesbian

Feat. Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries

Aroview: A mother-of-two breaks out of her cold marriage by way of an affair with a senior lecturer in this defining lesbian film of the 1980s, one that broke new ground for its open portrayal of sexual relations between women.

A characteristically incisive drama from John Sayles, who as a straight male, sidesteps wish-fulfilment fantasy in favour of a down-to-earth, well-rounded portrait of one woman’s struggle to find love and acceptance, amid the familiar prejudices and the complications of a marriage breakdown with children.

Member Reviews

Average rating (Very Good). Showing 1-1 of 1 member reviews.

I find this review offensive! I don’t agree with this review. I agree with this review.
4 stars (Very Good) Amazing wall & door colours may detract from a brilliant script. Sayles is, above all, a wonderful storyteller. None of his films (stories) follow a predictable trajectory. Or a 'he says'/'she says' sort of dialogue, like most NZ melodramas. Very fine ~Anon