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| Belle Epoque (The Age Of Beauty) |
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Genre:Comedy
Reviewed In Issue 12 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Penelope Cruz, Miriam Diaz-Aroca, Gabino Diego, Fernando Fernan Gómez, Michel Galabru, Ariadna Gil, Agustin González, Ghus Lampreave, Mary Carmen Ramirez, Jorge Sanz & Maribel Verdu |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
Columbia/TriStar Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
79376 |
| (MPAA Rating): |
R |
| (Retail Price): |
$$34.95 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
109 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
No |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1992 |
| (LD Release Date): |
12/1/94 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Fernando Trueba |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Rafael Azcona |
| (Story): |
Rafael Azcona, José Luis, García Sanchez & Fernando Trueba |
| (Music): |
Antoine Duhamel |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Cristina Huete |
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| (Costume Designer): |
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| (Editor): |
Carmen Frías |
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| (Executive Producers): |
NA |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
Andrés Vicente Gómez |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
2.35:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
2.38:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Ultra Stereo |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
Belle Epoque (The Age Of Beauty) is the lively and comic tale of a handsome young Spanish deserter, in the 1930’s, who is befriended by a free-thinking artist, and becomes seduced in turn by his beautiful daughters. Fernando, played by Jorge Sanz, upon finding himself in a rural village is invited by a spirited old artist Manolo, played by Fernando Fernan Gomez, to stay with him in his home. All is idyllic until Manolo’s uninhibited four daughters return home for a visit. Fernando is fascinated but before he can decide which one he should romance he learns that he is the object of desire. The affairs are hilariously engaging making this a rollicking sensual romp.
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture has been framed at 2.38:1. The appearance is natural with accurate fleshtones, vivid color and excellent contrast. There is some apparent grain and noise, and artifacts throughout.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The Ultra Stereo® matrix soundtrack provided a subtle ambience envelopment.
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality: |
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Superb Music Score Recording Quality: |
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Superb Special Visual Effects Quality: |
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Superb Color Fidelity: |
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Superb Cinematography: |
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