Taylor Nichols, Chris Eigeman, Tushka Bergen, Mira Sorvino, Pep Munné, Hellena Schmied, Núria Badia, Jack Gilpin, Thomas Gibson, Pere Ponce, Laura López, Francis Creighton, Edmon Roch. Originally released as a motion picture in 1994. Widescreen (1.85:1). Also available in the Criterion Collection boxed set "A Whit Stillman Trilogy" with Metropolitan and Last Days of Disco. Special features: Commentary from 2002 featuring Whit Stillman and actors Chris Eigeman and Taylor Nichols; Video essay by film critic Farran Smith Nehme about the trilogy made up of Metropolitan, The last days of disco, and Barcelona ; "The making-of Barcelona" documentary featurette (1994); Deleted scenes; Alternate ending with commentary by Stillman, Eigeman, and Nichols; "Today" show (1991), "The Dick Cavett" (1991), "Charlie Rose" show (1994) appearances by Stillman; Trailer. (Insert) Essay "Innocence abroad" by film scholar Haden Guest.
Summary:
A pair of preppy yet constitutionally mismatched American cousins, a salesman and a navy officer, argue about romance and politics while working in the beautiful Spanish city of the film's title. Set during the eighties, it explores topics both heady (American exceptionalism, Cold War foreign policy) and hilarious (the ins and outs of international dating, the proper shaving method) while remaining a constantly witty delight, featuring a sharp young cast.
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