Liza, Go On
Liza, Go On

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Liza, Go On

2023
Movie
115 min
Georgian

The main character of the film is a journalist — Liza, a woman in her mid-forties, who, 25 years ago, worked as a war reporter during the Georgian-Abkhazian military conflict (1992-1993), which Russia provoked for the purpose of occupying Abkhazia.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users85%
Director: David LynchGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a secluded, fog-shrouded town, a woman named Liza grapples with fragmented memories and a pervasive sense of unease. As she delves deeper into her past, she uncovers a tangled web of secrets involving her enigmatic neighbors and a recurring, unsettling dream. The line between reality and hallucination blurs as Liza races against time to piece together the truth before it consumes her entirely.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed for its atmospheric tension and Lynch's signature surrealism, 'Liza, Go On' divided audiences with its ambiguous narrative and challenging themes. Critics praised the lead performances and the film's visual artistry, though some found its deliberate pacing and lack of concrete resolution frustrating.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its haunting atmosphere and dreamlike quality.

  • Laura Dern's performance is lauded as a career-defining role.

  • Some viewers found the plot overly abstract and difficult to follow.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's artistic vision and intense psychological exploration, with many highlighting the superb acting. However, a segment of viewers expressed disappointment with the lack of a clear plot resolution, finding it too open-ended.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival; won Best Actress for Laura Dern at the Venice Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, unsettling sound design in 'Liza, Go On' was created using recordings of antique music boxes and distorted whale songs.

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