Barocco
Barocco

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Barocco

1991
Movie
94 min
Italian

After leaving her boyfriend, a girl wanders for a few days meeting new people and experiencing new emotions

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Director: Eric RochatGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In 19th-century Paris, a young woman named Marie is swept into a passionate but tumultuous affair with a wealthy and enigmatic businessman. Their romance is complicated by societal expectations and the businessman's own troubled past. As their relationship deepens, secrets begin to unravel, threatening to destroy their love.

Critical Reception

Barocco received mixed reviews, with critics praising its visual style and performances but finding the narrative somewhat predictable. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its romantic drama elements and others finding it melodramatic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lush cinematography and atmospheric setting.

  • The performances of the lead actors were noted for their intensity.

  • Some critics found the plot to be overly conventional for a period drama.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was notable for its striking visual design, which aimed to evoke the opulent yet often suffocating atmosphere of 19th-century Parisian society.

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