Head in the Clouds (2004)
Three lives. One destiny.
Gilda Bessé shares her Paris apartment with an Irish schoolteacher, Guy Malyon, and Mia, a refugee from Spain. As the world drifts toward war, Gilda defiantly pursues her hedonistic lifestyle and her burgeoning career as a photographer. But Guy and Mia feel impelled to join the fight against fascism, and the three friends are separated.
Director: John Duigan
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: April 29, 2004
Cast
- Charlize Theron - Gilda Bessé
- Penélope Cruz - Mia
- Stuart Townsend - Guy Malyon
- Thomas Kretschmann - Major Thomas Bietrich
- Peter Cockett - Max
- Gabriel Hogan - Julian Ellsworth
- Karine Vanasse - Lisette
- David La Haye - Lucien
- Steven Berkoff - Charles Bessé
- John Robinson - David Beamish
Screenplay
- John Duigan (Screenplay)
Music: Terry Frewer
Cinematography: Paul Sarossy
Editing: Dominique Fortin
Production: Remstar Productions, Dakota Films, Spice Factory, Movision
Country: Canada, United Kingdom
Language: Deutsch, Français, English, Español
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, The Horror of War and Humanity, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
nazi, photographer, world war ii, spanish civil war (1936-39), love, german occupation, mansion, class differences, irishman, mother daughter relationship, lesbian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Head in the Clouds about?
- Gilda Bessé shares her Paris apartment with an Irish schoolteacher, Guy Malyon, and Mia, a refugee from Spain. As the world drifts toward war, Gilda defiantly pursues her hedonistic lifestyle and her burgeoning career as a photographer. But Guy and Mia feel impelled to join the fight against fascism, and the three friends are separated.
- Who directed Head in the Clouds?
- Head in the Clouds was directed by John Duigan.
- Who stars in Head in the Clouds?
- Head in the Clouds stars Charlize Theron, Penélope Cruz, Stuart Townsend, Thomas Kretschmann, Peter Cockett, Gabriel Hogan.
- How long is Head in the Clouds?
- Head in the Clouds has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is Head in the Clouds?
- Head in the Clouds is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was Head in the Clouds produced?
- Head in the Clouds was produced in Canada, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Head in the Clouds?
- The themes of Head in the Clouds include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, The Horror of War and Humanity, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories.