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25 February 1994 (USA) morePlot:
In 1931, a young soldier (Fernando) deserts from the army and falls into a country farm, where he is... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 24 wins & 13 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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65 Countries Fight for Best Foreign Language Oscar Nomination (From Manny the Movie Guy. 7 November 2009, 10:26 AM, PST)
Foreign Film Oscar Submissions. The Story So Far
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A Simple, Delightful Film more (40 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Penélope Cruz | ... | Luz |
 | Miriam Díaz Aroca | ... | Clara (as Miriam Díaz-Aroca) |
| Gabino Diego | ... | Juanito |
| Fernando Fernán Gómez | ... | Manolo |
| Michel Galabru | ... | Danglard |
| Ariadna Gil | ... | Violeta |
| Agustín González | ... | Don Luis |
| Chus Lampreave | ... | Doña Asun |
| Mary Carmen Ramírez | ... | Amalia |
| Jorge Sanz | ... | Fernando |
 | Maribel Verdú | ... | Rocío |
| Juan José Otegui | ... | El cabo |
| Jesús Bonilla | ... | Soldier (El número) |
| María Galiana | ... | La Polonia |
| Joan Potau | ... | Paco (as Juan Potau) |
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Australia:M | Argentina:13 | Canada:18A | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | Peru:14 | South Korea:18 | UK:15 | USA:R | Iceland:LFun Stuff
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When accepting his Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, director (Fernando Trueba) said: "I would like to believe in God in order to thank him for this prize, but I only believe in (Billy Wilder), so... Thank you, Mr. Wilder!". Wilder himself reportedly phoned Trueba a few days later for acknowledgment and told him: "Hello Fernando, I'm God". moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Amalia sings "En un pais de fábula" from Pablo Sorozábal's zarzuela "La tabernera del puerto". The situation of the movie is in early 1930s, whereas this zarzuela was first staged in 1936. moreFAQ
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Belle Epoque is a light, wistful romantic comedy, easy to watch, and easier to love. It is set in glorious pre-Franco Spain and is as beautifully filmed as it is written and acted.
The story entails (in a nutshell) a young army deserter who befriends an older man who is an artist and a self-proclaimed anarchist. The old man has four beautiful daughters and film carries you along as our young hero falls in love with each in order.
Belle Epoque is one of those rare gems that does not stray from its purpose - to be a celebration of love and romance and comic tale of a young soldier controlled by his libido. No violence, car chase scenes, drippy pre-packaged morality plays - just plain fun.
If you have not tried watching a sub-titled movie or have had little exposure to foreign films, start here. Belle Epoque is the best film I have seen out of Spain and an all-time personal favourite.
***1/2 out of ****.