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Head in the Clouds

2004 · 121 min Drama Romance War
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2004
Country Canada, United Kingdom
Genre Drama, Romance, War
Director John Duigan
Runtime 121 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (222 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: John Duigan

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Gilda Bessé

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Mia

Stuart Townsend

Stuart Townsend

Guy Malyon

Thomas Kretschmann

Thomas Kretschmann

Major Thomas Bietrich

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Peter Cockett

Max

Gabriel Hogan

Gabriel Hogan

Julian Ellsworth

Karine Vanasse

Karine Vanasse

Lisette

David La Haye

David La Haye

Lucien

Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

Charles Bessé

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John Robinson

David Beamish

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