Belle Epoque (The Age of Beauty)
1992 · Movie · 108 min. · Spain
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. One particularly memorable tip requires a clean handkerchief! A charming, idyllic period comedy of young love and loving.
Direction Fernando Trueba
Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · Jorge Sanz · Penélope Cruz · Ariadna Gil · Maribel Verdú · Miriam Díaz Aroca · Mary Carmen Ramírez · Gabino Diego · Michel Galabru · Agustín González · Chus Lampreave · Jesús Bonilla · María Galiana · Joan Potau · Manuel Huete · Juan José Otegui · Félix Cubero · João Salaviza · Luís Zagalo
Soundtrack Antoine Duhamel
Screenplay Rafael Azcona · Fernando Trueba · José Luis García Sánchez
Cinematography José Luis Alcaine
Original title Belle Époque
Also known as Belle Epoque
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23K votes (FilmAffinity)
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