
Belle Epoque
1992 · Movie · 109 min · ★ 6.7 · 90% critics
In 1931, a young soldier deserts and finds refuge at a country farm, where a progressive older man welcomes him for his political views. The household is home to four daughters, and the soldier becomes drawn to each of them in turn, leading to a romantic choice that’s as entertaining as it is complicated.
Also known as Beautiful Era · Belle Epoque (The Age of Beauty)
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Details
- Original title
- Belle Époque
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1992-12-04
- Language
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 90/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (206 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Belle Epoque if you want a lively period romance with teasing, flirtatious tension and a big sense of playfulness; Not for you if you dislike stories where one person must choose among multiple romantic interests, or if you prefer more straightforward romance like The Hairdresser's Husband or Saving Face.
Pros: light, witty romance; strong performances; period charm | Cons: uneven humor; awkward premise; heavy sexual tone
Themes
- jealousy
- politics
- desertion
- tango
- marriage
- love
- murder
- soldier
- lust
- polyamory
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 1994
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 1994 · nominated
Cast & crew

Penélope Cruz
as Luz

Miriam Díaz-Aroca
as Clara

Gabino Diego
as Juanito

Fernando Fernán Gómez
as Manolo

Michel Galabru
as Danglard

Ariadna Gil
as Violeta

Agustín González
as Don Luis

Chus Lampreave
as Doña Asun

Mary Carmen Ramírez
as Amalia

Jorge Sanz
as Fernando
Directed by Fernando Trueba