Head in the Clouds
“Three lives. One destiny.”
Synopsis
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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Head in the Clouds - Original trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-14
Top Cast
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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
Élisabeth Chouvalidzé
Fortune Teller
Jolyane Langlois
Gilda, Age 14
Sophie Desmarais
Élodie
Éloïsa Cervantes
Julie
Ivan Vukov
Undergraduate #1
Sebastian Bailey
Undergraduate #2
Rachelle Lefevre
Alice
Daniel Murphy
Undergraduate #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Duigan
- Screenplay & Story
- John Duigan
- Original Score
- Terry Frewer
- Original Title
- Head in the Clouds
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Spanish, French
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Remstar Productions, Dakota Films, Spice Factory, Movision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Duigan
John Duigan
Terry Frewer
Paul Sarossy
Dominique Fortin
Michael Cowan, Maxime Rémillard, Jason Piette, Jonathan Olsberg, Julia Palau
Department Leadership Roster
Dominique Fortin
Editor
Jonathan Lee
Production Design
John Duigan
Screenplay
Mario Davignon
Costume Design
John Duigan
Director
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Michael Cowan
Producer
Maxime Rémillard
Producer
Jason Piette
Producer
Jonathan Olsberg
Producer
André Rouleau
Producer
Bertil Ohlsson
Producer
Terry Frewer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Head in the Clouds
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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?
The principal cast of Head in the Clouds includes Charlize Theron, Penélope Cruz, Stuart Townsend, Thomas Kretschmann, Peter Cockett.
When was Head in the Clouds released and how long is it?
Head in the Clouds was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Head in the Clouds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Head in the Clouds was composed by Terry Frewer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Head in the Clouds?
Head in the Clouds holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).