Underplayed Gems

Total Eclipse (1995)

Total Eclipse poster
Directed by
Agnieszka Holland
Genre
drama film, biographical film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
United Kingdom, France, Italy, Belgium
Runtime
1h 51m
Rated
R
Rating
6.4 of 10 from 560 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This film dramatizes the volatile relationship between two 19th century French poets. The story follows the passionate and destructive bond that develops between a younger poet and an older established writer. It focuses on the emotional extremes and creative fallout of their time together.

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What happens

Total Eclipse is a 1995 historical drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland. The film is based on a 1967 play of the same name by Christopher Hampton, who adapted the play for the screen. Based on letters and poems, it presents a historically accurate account of the relationship between 19th-century French poets Arthur Rimbaud (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Paul Verlaine (David Thewlis). Warner Bros. has included the film in the catalogue of Warner Archive Collection. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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