Beyond the Clouds

1995 1h 50m FR

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 143

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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Four tales, each centered on a woman, journey inward to explore the enigmatic reality of their lives, connecting through a single narrative thread.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Fanny Ardant
Patricia
Chiara Caselli
Mistress
Irène Jacob
The Girl
John Malkovich
The Director
Sophie Marceau
The Girl
Vincent Perez
Niccolo
Jean Reno
Carlo
Kim Rossi Stuart
Silvano

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michelangelo Antonioni
Writers: Wim Wenders, Tonino Guerra, Michelangelo Antonioni
Languages: Italian, French, English
Countries: Italy, Germany, France

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Italian, French, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Italy, Germany, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, shot by Robby Müller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bono. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michelangelo Antonioni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Fanny Ardant and Chiara Caselli and Irène Jacob carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0114086 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Michelangelo Antonioni directs. Robby Müller behind the camera. Bono scores. Michelangelo Antonioni cuts. Produced in Italy, Germany, France. Dialogue in Italian, French, English.

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Italian, French, English.
3International production across 3 countries: Italy, Germany, France.
4Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, shot by Robby Müller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Bono. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Michelangelo Antonioni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Fanny Ardant and Chiara Caselli and Irène Jacob carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0114086 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.