Belle epoque
By: directed by Fernando Trueba
Contributors: Cruz, Penélope, actor; Sanz, Jorge, actor; Fernán Gómez, Fernando, actor; Gil, Ariadna, actor; Lampreave, Chus, actor; Olive Films
Published: 2018
Language: spa
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 109
Subjects: Politics and government; Política  Teatro; Military deserters; Gobierno; Drama; Teatro; Daughters
Description: Spain, 1931 is a politically divided nation and on the brink of war. With allegiances torn between Republican and Traditionalist factions, Fernandoa disillusioned soldier, has chosen a third option, going AWOL. Fate intervenes during his escape when he meets Manolo, an admiring land owner who sees himself mirrored in the young man and welcomes him into his home, a home inhabited by Manolo's four visiting daughters, each more beautiful than the other.
Notes: Title from sell sheet.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1992.

Wide screen (2.35:1).

Penélope Cruz, Jorge Sanz, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Ariadna Gil, Chus Lampreave.

Rating: R; for sexuality and language.

DVD.

Spanish dialogue; English subtitles.