L'Eclisse

… the ache and ecstasy of love…

Release Date 1962-04-13

Runtime 126 minutes

Status Released

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.

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Original Language it

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What makes this movie Worth Watching

The movie 'L'Eclisse' was made during the height of the Italian economic miracle, reflecting the societal tensions and disillusionment that came with rapid industrialization and urbanization.

It's a visually stunning film with an avant-garde style that sets it apart from conventional cinema.
The existential themes and the exploration of personal relationships are thought-provoking and relatable.
Michelangelo Antonioni's direction offers a unique perspective on modern Italian society in the early 1960s.
Monica Vitti's powerful performance as the protagonist is a standout feature.

Fun Facts

'L'Eclisse' is the third film in Antonioni's 'Alienation Trilogy', following 'L'Avventura' (1960) and 'La Notte' (1961).
The iconic final scene was filmed on the Rome Stock Exchange, which had only recently opened.
The movie features a prominent use of split diopters, a technique that divides the frame into two distinct focus areas to emphasize emotional distance between characters.