Belle Epoque [DVD]

drama, mischief and a lucky man who walks in to a situation that some would say, "I was just there at the right time and right place" this adventure of is so incredibly cute funny and sexy,especially to those who have had something similar happen to them. When I was a young man in my teens I had this type of romance silly girls especially growing up in these Hispanic countries women seem to be more open. This movie was great for those that love romance and teenage love. The way the romance is brought on is quite subtle with flirting at every corner and picking up on vibes and attitudes, lol. I laugh cause one scene a girl is totally flirting and the guy goes for it so she plays hard to get and tells him to stay away, but then she pulls him back in and then pushes him away, lol! it is hilarious, because that's the most beautiful playful way romance is, women don't want to let themselves go, but at the same time they want a man to take them there, I wont spoil it for you all, but I do recommend it. It's in Spanish so if you don't speak it, you may lose a little of the meaning I know something is lost in translation when I watch French films, so I have made it my effort to learn French. I think If every man went through what this young lad went through then all men would be happy. I totally recommend it and pay attention to the body movement and the language of gestures and eyes, lol!

I first saw this movie 20 years ago and few in love with the movie. I had it on VHS and have not been able to see this movie after I got rid of my VHS. With the release of this movie on DVD, I was able to rediscover this great movie. If you are a Spanish speaker, you will really enjoy this romantic comedy.

This infectious, ribald romantic tale has a simple, humorous set-up, but doesn't shy from tragedy or depicting the realities of life during wartime. Still, it's a mostly lighthearted romp, and Trueba orchestrates the farcical aspects deftly, creating bold, well-developed characters and coaxing fine performances from his lead actors, particularly Penelope Cruz, still waiting to be discovered by Hollywood (and Tom Cruise) in 1994. The erotic shenanigans get an extra twist when Manolo's wife Amalia, a touring cabaret star played by peppy Mary Carmen Ramirez, shows up with her new lover. Winner of an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, "Belle Epoque" is seductive, eccentric, and lively, like Spain herself.

Great blast from the past with Penelope Cruz!

Entertaining Oscar winning Best Foreign Language film with attractive cast.

An Academy Award for Best Foreign film, it is now "out of print." A somewhat slow but richly colorful film. I'm surprised it isn't still "in print." There is a great amount of delightful and subtle humor.

Scenery is gorgeous and so are the sisters who seduce the deserter living in their house. Which sister will he choose to marry? Will the bumbling school teacher win one of the sisters or not? Lots of action and guessing to rivet one's interest.

This is a favorite for me and my family from my parents in their 70's to my cousins in their early 20's. Mom talks about remembering her mother's outfits just like the one's in the picture and dad talking about that time in Spanish history. Beautiful shots, great musical background and the most histerical situations that can happen to a family. But at the end, family is still family!!! Come and enjoy Belle Epoque, as we do!!!

A charming film with some excellent performances and extremely funny in places. Slightly surreal in some scenes, but it all flows nicely and made me laugh out loud occasionally, which is not an easy thing to precipitate in my case when it comes to comedy films, as I tend to be rather choosy with that genre. Having said that, I did not even realize it was a comedy as I only really bought it to improve my Spanish, and out of the 3 Spanish well-rated films I have bought so far, this is the one that I have enjoyed the most.

One of the best films ever. My Spanish is not that good but after a short while you forget that its subtitled and enjoy the 'fluff'. Whoever wrote that has no soul...to say its only aimed at Penelope Cruz fans is rubbish and insulting to the wealth of other talented actors in it. Highly enjoyed by all the guests I have shown it to. Dont be put off buying by people who have no sense of humour....or a limited one at least...... simply SUPERB!!!

This beautiful movie was sent from Spain. A great pity that there is no facility to get subtitles of the Spanish conversation. The enjoyment of the movie has been much curtailed by this lack. Luckily I have some basic knowledge of Spanish as well as an old Video-recording (with subtitles in English), but I wonder if I can still exchange this movie for one with English subtitles?

Funny, sexy and heart-warming celebration of love and desire. Outstanding performance by Jorge Sanz and Penelope Cruz is as lovely as ever. We love this film, just watched it a second time.

excellent movie.