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Belle Epoque

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Original title

Belle Époque

Year

1992

Running time

108 min.

Country

Spain

Director

Fernando Trueba

Screenwriter

Rafael Azcona. Story: Rafael Azcona, Fernando Trueba, José Luis García Sánchez

Cast

Music

Antoine Duhamel

Cinematography

José Luis Alcaine

Producer

Fernando Trueba P.C., Lolafilms, Sogepaq, Eurimages, Animatógrafo

Genre

Comedy. Romance | 1930s. Romantic Comedy

Synopsis

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 farmers four beautiful daughters arrive (including Penelope Cruz), in turn they use their own unique charms to seduce (and instruct) the handsome, exhausted yet willing young soldier.

Rankings Position

#38 Best Comedy movies from Spain

Awards: 1993: Oscar: Best Foreign Language Picture

1994: BAFTA: Best Foreign Language Picture

1993: Berlin Film Festival: Official Selection

1992: 9 Goya Awards, including Best Movie, Director, Actress (Ariadna Gil)

1992: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Film

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57 My Favorite Movies from Spain (141)

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