Head in the Clouds Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Australian filmmaker John Duigan directs the romantic war drama Head in the Clouds. Charlize Theron stars as ambitious photographer Gilda Bessé, who lives in France during the 1930s. She shares her stylish luxury apartment in Paris with Cambridge student Guy (Stuart Townsend) from Ireland and refugee Mia (Penélope Cruz) from Spain. When WWII starts, the three close friends are torn apart by different priorities. Thomas Kretschmann also stars as Major Thomas Bietrich. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
09/17/2004
DVD Release Date:
01/25/2005
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for sexuality, nudity and some violence.
Run Time:
132 min.
Distributor(s):
Sony
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Life Under Occupation, Women During Wartime, Bohemian Life, Love Triangles
Tone:
Atmospheric, Moody, Sweeping, Decadent, Lavish, Elegant, Sensual
Keywords:
apartment, college-student, photographer, refugee, war
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (09-17-2004)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD