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Elisa

2025·Movie
1h 45min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Elisa, the daughter of an ordinary family, has been in prison for ten years for brutally murdering her sister. She believes she doesn’t remember what happened, but her fragmented memories begin to come into focus during meetings with the criminologist Alaoui, who is conducting a study on family homicides. The truth that emerges for Elisa is devastating—a pain that may mark the beginning of redemption.
Psychological DramaFamily TraumaCrime ThrillerCharacter StudyMelancholic AtmosphereSlow-Burn MysteryIntense PerformanceRealistic Depiction of GriefMoral AmbiguityEmotional Catharsis

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Is Elisa worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Elisa rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Elisa?

1 h 45 min

Elisa runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Elisa in?

ItalianFrench

It was made in Italian, with some French. Produced in Italy, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch Elisa?

2FRIT

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