La Belle Époque
If you could live your own life again, would you do it?
Overview
Victor, a disillusioned 60-something whose marriage is on the rocks, opts to relive the week of his life when, 40 years earlier, he met his true love through a company that allows customers to return to the time period of their choosing.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set against the backdrop of Belle Époque Paris, the movie subtly references historical events and cultural symbols to enrich its narrative.
- The movie offers a unique blend of comedy, drama, and romance, making it an engaging watch.
- La Belle Époque showcases exceptional performances by its lead actors, particularly Daniel Auteuil and Dany Boon.
- The intricate plot, revolving around time travel and personal discoveries, keeps the audience intrigued.
- The film explores themes of memory, identity, and relationships in a thought-provoking manner.
Fun Facts
- Director Nicolas Bedos includes several nods to iconic French paintings in his film, such as Manet's 'Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe'.
- The movie features a brief appearance by French actress Juliette Binoche.
- A number of well-known Parisian landmarks are featured throughout the film, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.
Available Languages
Français
FR
Title:
"Si vous pouviez revivre votre passé, que choisiriez-vous ?"
English
US
Title:
"If you could live your own life again, would you do it?"
Italiano
IT
Title: La belle époque
"E se potessi rivevere il giorno più felice della tua vita?"
Український
UA
Title: Кафе бажань
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Nederlands
NL
Title:
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Pусский
RU
Title: Прекрасная эпоха
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Cast
Crew
Reviews
There are a lot of layers in the storytelling, and Bedos does a great job of pacing them, maintaining a good rhythm throughout. It allows for an easy and pleasant movie-going experience, highlighting how well the French know how to produce crowd-pleasers - and this is every bit a crowd-pleaser. The romance is so pure, and there are genuine laugh-out-loud moments. I would have liked to have seen more, because while it raises such intriguing ideas, and you're left feeling a bit hollow with how it all ends. It doesn't quite reach the heights of some of its cinematic predecessors, but you will leave with warm fuzzy feelings inside - and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
- Joel Kalkopf
Read Joel's full article...
https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-la-belle-epoque-crowd-pleasing-french-romantic-comedy
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
La Belle Époque - Official Trailer - In Theatres Dec 13
Trailer
LA BELLE ÉPOQUE Trailer | TIFF 2019