Little Lips_
"Love can be a healer but it can also be the most powerful and destructive force on Earth."
A writer returns home to his estate after service in World War I. He has developed a very bad case of depression due to a war wound concerning his genitalia. He contemplates suicide, but recovers after becoming interested in his caretaker's 12 year-old war orphan niece, who now lives in the manor.
Director
Mimmo Cattarinich
Starring
Pierre Clémenti, Katya Berger, Ugo Bologna
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Little Lips was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Little Lips is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (13)
Pierre Clémenti
Paul
Katya Berger
Eva
Ugo Bologna
Franz
Bárbara Rey
Christa
Michele Soavi
The acrobat
Maria Monti
Anna
Raf Baldassarre
Gypsy violinist
Tom Felleghy
Surgeon
Cesare Di Vito
WC
Walter Colombaioni
Eros Buttaglieri
José Luis López Vázquez
Publisher
Paul Müller
Priest
CREW
STUDIOS (3)
Alba Cinematografica
Estela Films
Films Dara
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Little Lips about?
A writer returns home to his estate after service in World War I. He has developed a very bad case of depression due to a war wound concerning his genitalia. He contemplates suicide, but recovers after becoming interested in his caretaker's 12 year-old war orphan niece, who now lives in the manor.
How long is Little Lips?
Little Lips has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who directed Little Lips?
Little Lips was directed by Mimmo Cattarinich.
Who stars in Little Lips?
The cast of Little Lips includes Pierre Clémenti, Katya Berger, Ugo Bologna, Bárbara Rey, Michele Soavi.
What is the rating of Little Lips?
Little Lips has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 27 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (10)
puberty
depression
lolita
war veteran
world war i
country estate
forbidden love
coming of age
wounded
voyeurism