L'Eclisse
Seen it?1962 | 126 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved In the Heights, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
Vittoria is 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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
- Alain DelonPiero
- Monica VittiVittoria
- Francisco RabalRiccardo
- Lilla BrignoneVittoria's Mother
- Rossana RoryAnita
- Mirella RicciardiMarta
- Louis SeignerErcoli
- Cyrus EliasIntoxicated Man (uncredited)
- Alba MaioliniWoman at the Stock Market (uncredited)
- Maria TedeschiWoman with Glasses at the Stock Market (uncredited)