Head in the Clouds
- Drama
- Romance
- War
Gilda Bessé shares her Paris apartment with an Irish schoolteacher, Guy Malyon, and Mia, a refugee from Spain. As the world drifts toward war, Gilda defiantly pursues her hedonistic lifestyle and her burgeoning career as a photographer. But Guy and Mia feel impelled to join the fight against fascism, and the three friends are separated.
Head in the Clouds is a 2004 drama that follows three friends living in pre-World War II Paris whose lives diverge as political upheaval forces them to choose between personal freedom and fighting fascism. Starring an ensemble cast, the film weaves romance, war, and photography into an intimate portrait of friendship tested by history. Now available to stream, it remains a compelling exploration of idealism and sacrifice during Europe's darkest hour.
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Streaming availability in United States
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Charlize TheronGilda Bessé
Penélope CruzMia
Stuart TownsendGuy Malyon
Thomas KretschmannMajor Thomas Bietrich- Peter CockettMax
Gabriel HoganJulian Ellsworth
Karine VanasseLisette
David La HayeLucien
Steven BerkoffCharles Bessé- John RobinsonDavid Beamish
Élisabeth ChouvalidzéFortune Teller- Jolyane LangloisGilda, Age 14
Sophie DesmaraisÉlodie
Éloïsa CervantesJulie- Ivan VukovUndergraduate #1
Trailer
Head in the Clouds - Original trailer
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Head in the Clouds — frequently asked
When was Head in the Clouds released?
Head in the Clouds was released on April 29, 2004.
What is the plot about?
The film follows Gilda Bessé, an Irish schoolteacher named Guy Malyon, and Mia, a Spanish refugee, as they share a Paris apartment in the 1930s. As fascism rises and war approaches, their friendship fractures when Guy and Mia feel compelled to fight against fascism while Gilda pursues her photography career and hedonistic lifestyle.
What genres does this film span?
Head in the Clouds blends drama, romance, and war themes to explore personal relationships against the backdrop of historical conflict.
Is the film still available to watch?
Yes, Head in the Clouds is a completed film released in 2004 and is available through various streaming and digital platforms.
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