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Belle Epoque
1992
The sultry Spanish countryside, 1931. The monarchy is ending, and the army and church reign supreme over Spanish life. In this tumultuous world, a young soldier Fernando (Jorge Sanz), decides to desert the army in hopes of finding a more pleasant way to live and seeks refuge on the farm of widowed Manolo. When the farmer's four .. Read more
| Starring | Miriam Diaz-Aroca, Gabino Diego, Jorge Sanz |
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| Director | Fernando Trueba |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance, World Cinema |
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Critics' reviews (4)
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Winner of the best foreign language film Oscar, this charming picture recalls not only a key moment in Spanish history, at the dawning of the short-lived Republic, but also a golden age in film-making when romantic comedies were about innocence, discovery and love — and not gymnastic lust. Director Fernando Trueba claims his only mentor is Billy Wilder, but there is more than a touch of Buñuel about the opening sequences and the down-to-earth-with-a-bump finale. Although the romantic entanglements involving army deserter Jorge Sanz and the four bewitching sisters hold centre stage, the film is stolen by Fernando Fernan Gomez as their anarchist artist father.
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A leisurely, enjoyable film of the past, as seen through rose-coloured spectacles; it is inoffensive and amusing without being particularly memorable.
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Provincial Spain, 1931. Elderly artist Manolo (Gómez) shelters a young deserter from the royalist army. Fernando... read more on Time Out
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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30 out of 42 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Only watched opening scenes.
Sorry - this was the third film we tried tonight - 1 damaged and 1 we didn't like. So, by the time we got round to this one, we weren't really in a mood... more
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
It should be criminal for anyone to miss this movie
Laid-back, very funny, intelligent, incredibly well acted, plotted and shot, I defy anyone to get bored with this movie. I've watched it three times and ... more
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Nice story
Good movie! Nice story, pacy direction but the translation is not the best... I watched it with my other half who is Spanish and lost count of the number of ... more
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Romantic Romp in Rural Spain
Set against the traumas of the Spanish Civil War, Belle Epoque turns away from tradegy and focuses on the romantic intertwinings of a deserter soldier and four ... more
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Nice story
Good movie! Nice story, pacy direction but the translation is not the best... I watched it with my other half who is Spanish and lost count of the number of ... more
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30 out of 42 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Only watched opening scenes.
Sorry - this was the third film we tried tonight - 1 damaged and 1 we didn't like. So, by the time we got round to this one, we weren't really in a mood... more
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
It should be criminal for anyone to miss this movie
Laid-back, very funny, intelligent, incredibly well acted, plotted and shot, I defy anyone to get bored with this movie. I've watched it three times and ... more
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Nice story
Good movie! Nice story, pacy direction but the translation is not the best... I watched it with my other half who is Spanish and lost count of the number of ... more
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Sustained Gentle Grin
Contrary to the impression, you'd get from the billing of the names, and the front cover of the film, this film is not a 'Penelope Cruz vehicle'. ... more
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Romantic Romp in Rural Spain
Set against the traumas of the Spanish Civil War, Belle Epoque turns away from tradegy and focuses on the romantic intertwinings of a deserter soldier and four ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Belle Epoque
A most unexpected delight. A film that starts with murder and suicide and includes a hanging does not promise well as a comedy, but somehow this succeeds at ... more
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A glorious romp
Romp is the only word to describe this film. It's funny, beautiful, and sexy too. The girls are just outrageously pretty with Penelope Cruz being the least ... more
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Highly enjoyable
This is a highly enjoyable Spanish romp which is easily accesable to anyone, even if you don't enjoy watching sub-titled films. It's the story of a ... more
Critics' reviews (4)
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Winner of the best foreign language film Oscar, this charming picture recalls not only a key moment in Spanish history, at the dawning of the short-lived Republic, but also a golden age in film-making when romantic comedies were about innocence, discovery and love — and not gymnastic lust. Director Fernando Trueba claims his only mentor is Billy Wilder, but there is more than a touch of Buñuel about the opening sequences and the down-to-earth-with-a-bump finale. Although the romantic entanglements involving army deserter Jorge Sanz and the four bewitching sisters hold centre stage, the film is stolen by Fernando Fernan Gomez as their anarchist artist father.
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A leisurely, enjoyable film of the past, as seen through rose-coloured spectacles; it is inoffensive and amusing without being particularly memorable.
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Provincial Spain, 1931. Elderly artist Manolo (Gómez) shelters a young deserter from the royalist army. Fernando... read more on Time Out
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"...A celebration of life - a masterpiece..."
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