Rent Belle Epoque (1992)
3.5 of 5 from 197 ratings
1h 45min
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- Synopsis:
- Winner of numerous awards including an Oscar for best foreign film, Belle Epoque is a sensual, uninhibited comedy starring Penelope Cruz. Set in a sun-drenched Spanish countryside of 1931, the film tells the story of Fernando, a deserter from the war who is befriended and given shelter by an amiable artist. When his hosts four beautiful daughters arrive a classic farce ensues as Fernando is seduced by one amorous sister after the other in this funny, sexy and heart-warming celebration of love and desire.
- Actors:
- Fernando Fernán Gómez, Jorge Sanz, Penélope Cruz, Miriam Díaz-Aroca, Gabino Diego, Michel Galabru, Ariadna Gil, Agustín González, Chus Lampreave, Mary Carmen Ramírez, Maribel Verdú, Juan José Otegui, Jesús Bonilla, María Galiana, Joan Potau, Félix Cubero, Marciano de la Fuente, José Antonio Sacristán, Manuel Huete, Luís Zagalo
- Directors:
- Fernando Trueba
- Writers:
- Rafael Azcona
- Studio:
- Second Sight Films Ltd.
- Genres:
- Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- All the Twos: 1972-2012, Cinema Paradiso's Euro 24 Film Festival, The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to: Billy Wilder
- Countries:
- Spain
- Awards:
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Reviews (4) of Belle Epoque
Beauty, warmth and humour in one - Belle Epoque review by CP Customer
The lavish scenery and warmth of the characters make you want to jump on the next available flight in this lovely humorous journey into the lives and loves of a Spanish family.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Well shot rom-com - Belle Epoque review by JD
The outstanding feature of this film is the beautiful photography that seems to be common in French Spanish and Italian films. May be it is the natural lighting. But so too is the rather bland plot. I didn't find the characters engaging. It is not a bad film and I suspect has a rom-com audience in mind.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Yawn... - Belle Epoque review by Swambi
I didn't find this film living up its description, and really wonder why it won any awards. My predominant impression was boredom. The subtitled Spanish discussion of republican and other politics was not engaging, the acting was wooden, and I struggled to have even a small smile at any of the antics. I think it just failed to convince. Although set in the 1930's there was little trace of a war, it seemed much more like a holiday camp. There was no impression real feeling, and from the interaction between the characters it seemed they characters were sharing a brain between them. The scenery and cinematography were nothing impressive, and I didn't it sexy, heart-warming or funny. But it did seem long!
0 out of 2 members found this review helpful.