Why it may be worth watching
- Total Eclipse combines Drama and Romance elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, David Thewlis, Romane Bohringer.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.4/10 from 571 votes.
Movie
Total Eclipse
Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love.
Young, wild poet Arthur Rimbaud and his mentor Paul Verlaine engage in a fierce, forbidden romance while feeling the effects of a hellish artistic lifestyle.
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Cast
Leonardo DiCaprioArthur Rimbaud
David ThewlisPaul Verlaine
Romane BohringerMathilde Maute
Dominique BlancIsabelle Rimbaud
Nita KleinRimbaud's Mother
Félicie PasottiIsabelle, as a child
James ThierréeFrederic
Emmanuelle OppoVitalie
Christopher HamptonThe Judge
Denise ChalemMrs. Maute De Fleurville
Andrzej SewerynMr. Maute De Fleurville
Christopher ThompsonCarjat
Bruce Van BartholdAicard
Viewing guide
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Romance.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
paris, francementorpoetbiographybased on play or musicallgbtwoman director19th century
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Reviews
kinrich30External review ·
This was an excellent movie, based on real life 19th century poets who had a relationship, but weren't really good for each other.
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