L'Eclisse
L'eclisse
“The ache and ecstasy of love…”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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L'Eclisse Trailer - Digitally Restored - In Cinemas Aug 28Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-12
Top Cast
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Alain Delon
Piero
Monica Vitti
Vittoria
Francisco Rabal
Riccardo
Lilla Brignone
Vittoria's Mother
Rossana Rory
Anita
Mirella Ricciardi
Marta
Louis Seigner
Ercoli
Cyrus Elias
Intoxicated Man (uncredited)
Alba Maiolini
Woman at the Stock Market (uncredited)
Maria Tedeschi
Woman with Glasses at the Stock Market (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival (Restored Version)
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 6, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Screenplay & Story
- Tonino Guerra, Michelangelo Antonioni
- Original Score
- Giovanni Fusco
- Original Title
- L'eclisse
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Cineriz, Interopa Film, Paris-Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michelangelo Antonioni
Tonino Guerra, Michelangelo Antonioni, Elio Bartolini, Ottiero Ottieri
Giovanni Fusco
Gianni Di Venanzo
Eraldo Da Roma
Raymond Hakim, Robert Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Michelangelo Antonioni
Director
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography
Raymond Hakim
Producer
Robert Hakim
Producer
Giovanni Fusco
Original Music Composer
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Piero Poletto
Production Design
Bice Brichetto
Costume Design
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Michelangelo Antonioni
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Eclisse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is L'Eclisse about?
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.
Who directed L'Eclisse?
L'Eclisse was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.
Who stars in L'Eclisse?
The principal cast of L'Eclisse includes Alain Delon, Monica Vitti, Francisco Rabal, Lilla Brignone, Rossana Rory.
When was L'Eclisse released and how long is it?
L'Eclisse was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for L'Eclisse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for L'Eclisse was composed by Giovanni Fusco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for L'Eclisse?
L'Eclisse holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).