La Belle Epoque movie poster

La Belle Epoque

January 1, 1983 1h 2m

Originally released in 1983. La Belle Epoque is a documentary film. directed by Jim Burroughs. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Diana Vreeland, and Erté

Synopsis

Featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Diana Vreeland, La Belle Epoque evokes "the beautiful era" of 1890-1914, a time in which the wealthy upper classes of the Western world gave themselves over to a life of elegance and taste-making, their eyes closed to the increasing social and political turmoil fermenting beneath the surface of polite society. The program uses period motion pictures, photographs, and sound recordings, as well as the arts and fashions of the period to supplement the spoken memories of the participating interviewees who actually lived... La Belle Epoque.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1983 43 years ago
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Runtime 1h 2m 62 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • ABC Video Enterprises

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Belle Epoque about?

Featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Diana Vreeland, La Belle Epoque evokes "the beautiful era" of 1890-1914, a time in which the wealthy upper classes of the Western world gave themselves over to a...

Who directed La Belle Epoque?

La Belle Epoque was directed by Jim Burroughs.

How long is La Belle Epoque?

La Belle Epoque has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).

When was La Belle Epoque released?

La Belle Epoque was released on January 1, 1983 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in La Belle Epoque?

The main cast of La Belle Epoque includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Diana Vreeland, Erté, Barbara Cartland, Jacques Henri Lartigue.