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Head in the Clouds (2004)

Head in the Clouds poster
Directed by
John Duigan
Genre
drama film, war film, romance film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
United Kingdom, United States, Spain, Canada
Runtime
2h 01m
Rated
R
Rating
5.9 of 10 from 231 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

In the late 1930s, a group of young lovers in Europe must make difficult choices as political unrest escalates. Their relationships are tested by the looming threat of war and their own personal loyalties.

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What happens

Head in the Clouds is a 2004 Canadian-British war drama film written and directed by John Duigan. The original screenplay focuses on the choices young lovers must make as they find themselves surrounded by increasing political unrest in late-1930s Europe. The film was a critical and box office failure. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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