L'Eclisse (1962)

… the ache and ecstasy of love…

This romantic drama by Michelangelo Antonioni follows the love life of Vittoria, 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.

Genres: Drama, Romance

Stars: Alain Delon, Monica Vitti, Francisco Rabal, Lilla Brignone, Rossana Rory

Release Date: 1962-04-13

Country: France, Italy

Ratings: 7.7 / 10 (519 votes)

Runtime: 126 mins