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Belle Epoque

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As Spain sits on the precipice of civil war in 1930, Fernando (Jorge Sanz) opts to go AWOL from the army. He soon happens upon the country home of the rich Manolo (Fernando Fernán Gómez), who invites Fernando to stay with him. Fernando is then introduced to Manolo's daughters -- Clara (Miriam Díaz-Aroca), Violeta (Ariadna Gil), Rocio (Maribel Verdú) and Luz (Penélope Cruz) -- and has close encounters with each of them, but a problem arises when he cannot decide which beauty to marry.

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David Parkinson Empire Magazine 12/04/2018
3/5
A deceptively sharp satire on religion, politics and family morality. Go to Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times 12/04/2018
Even though Spanish audiences are unquestionably at an advantage in regard to the film's political context and its literary allusions, "Belle Epoque" surely possesses a warm, universal appeal. Go to Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 04/03/2014
It's fairly inoffensive and intermittently charming. Go to Full Review Belen Prieto Espinof Jul 14
5/5
...'Belle Époque' remains a luminous and very funny film, one of those that manages to make you smile while talking about freedom, desire, love and a country that was about to change forever. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Malcolm L. Johnson Hartford Courant 05/23/2018
Even for movie-goers untutored in European culture and politics between the wars, Belle Epoque provides sensual pleasures, moments of exaggerated humor and a seductive feeling for a now vanished time of innocence and free love. Go to Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) 12/02/2008
5/5
Manages to turn what could have been a lowbrow sex farce into something at once funny and sweetly innocent. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/08/2022 I loved the locations, the light-hearted story, and Penelope Cruz 🥰 See more 12/09/2021 Wish I could find somewhere to see it. Wonderful, charming, nostalgic (for a time I never actually lived under). It is a very simple tale, but simplicity isn't a bad thing. See more renaldo d @RT30888824 04/10/2020 it's a film that makes us participate in a soap opera, the performances are exaggerated, but everything is charming See more 07/26/2015 "??????? ?????" ? ??????????? ????????? ???? - ????? ? ??????? ???????????? ???? ? ????????? ???????. ??????? ??????????? ?????, ? ?????? ????? ????????? ?????? ?????????????? ??? ?????????."?????" 1994 ???? ?? ?????? ??????????? ?????. ?????????? ? ?????????????. See more 11/22/2013 A light romantic comedy oozing with charm. See more 09/18/2012 Pretty and fun! I recommend. See more Read all reviews
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Fernando Trueba

Director

Fernando Fernán Gómez

Manolo

Jorge Sanz

Fernando

Penélope Cruz

Luz

Miriam Díaz-Aroca

Clara

Gabino Diego

Juanito

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Belle Epoque

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Synopsis As Spain sits on the precipice of civil war in 1930, Fernando (Jorge Sanz) opts to go AWOL from the army. He soon happens upon the country home of the rich Manolo (Fernando Fernán Gómez), who invites Fernando to stay with him. Fernando is then introduced to Manolo's daughters -- Clara (Miriam Díaz-Aroca), Violeta (Ariadna Gil), Rocio (Maribel Verdú) and Luz (Penélope Cruz) -- and has close encounters with each of them, but a problem arises when he cannot decide which beauty to marry.
Director
Fernando Trueba
Screenwriter
Rafael Azcona
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Lolafilms S.A., Fernando Trueba Producciones Cinematográficas, Animatógrafo
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
European Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 25, 1994, Original
Box Office (Gross USA)
$943.5K
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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