
In 1931, a young soldier (Fernando) deserts from the army and falls into a country farm, where he is welcomed by the owner (Manolo) due to his political ideas. Manolo has four daughters (Rocio, Violeta, Clara and Luz). Fernando likes all of them and they like him, so he has to decide which one to love.... (Full plot summary below)
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In 1931, a young soldier (Fernando) deserts from the army and falls into a country farm, where he is welcomed by the owner (Manolo) due to his political ideas. Manolo has four daughters (Rocio, Violeta, Clara and Luz). Fernando likes all of them and they like him, so he has to decide which one to love.
Leave your thoughts about Belle Époque.
| Hartford CourantMalcolm JohnsonEven for movie-goers untutored in European culture and politics between the wars, Belle Epoque provides sensual pleasures, moments of exaggerated humor and a seductive feeling for a now vanished time of innocence and free love. |
| Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumIt's fairly inoffensive and intermittently charming. |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasEven though Spanish audiences are unquestionably at an advantage in regard to the film's political context and its literary allusions, "Belle Epoque" surely possesses a warm, universal appeal. |
| PopMattersErich KuerstenBy acknowledging pleasure's transience, Belle époque allows us to indulge ourselves without suffering repercussions. |
| Cinema em CenaPablo VillaçaUm filme leve e descompromissado, mas só - e sua vitória no Oscar 94 representa apenas mais uma das inúmeras injustiças cometidas pela Academia. |
| Time OutTom CharityUltimately the movie's too flirtatious to be for real - but you might indulge yourself this once. |
| Empire MagazineDavid ParkinsonA deceptively sharp satire on religion, politics and family morality. |
| User ReviewElena LTrueba es un artesano del oficio, y esta cinta es buena muestra de ello. Encantadora. |
| User ReviewVadim GDelightful film with remarkable actors. It is one of those films which you desire to look again and again... |
| User ReviewGabo Lone of the best 'feel good' movies & definately one of the best chick flicks! |