L'Eclisse

Genres: Drama, Romance

Languages: English, Italian

Year: 1962

Vote: 7.7

Festival & Award: Cannes - Jury Prize

L'Eclisse

The showmakers

Michelangelo Antonioni
Alain Delon
Monica Vitti
Francisco Rabal
Lilla Brignone

Overview

This romantic drama by Michelangelo Antonioni follows the love life of Vittoria, a beautiful literary translator living in Rome. After splitting from her writer boyfriend, Riccardo, Vittoria meets Piero, a lively stockbroker, on the hectic floor of the Roman stock exchange. Though Vittoria and Piero begin a relationship, it is not one without difficulties, and their commitment to one another is tested during an eclipse.

Indie vibes check

Another Antonioni classic, produced with artistic independence over commercial appeal.

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