Head in the Clouds

Head in the Clouds

Three lives. One destiny.

Directed by John Duigan

Produced by Remstar Productions, Dakota Films

2004121 min5.9 / 10

A bittersweet portrait of three young people bound by love and idealism as they navigate desire, politics, and the encroaching darkness of World War II.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Head in the Clouds sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Head in the Clouds easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Head in the Clouds end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Head in the Clouds violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Head in the Clouds scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity71

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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