Bolero (1981) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Bolero (1981) — The film follows four families, with different nationalities (French, German, Russian and… Streaming on France Channel Am...
Bolero (1981) Storyline
The film follows four families, with different nationalities (French, German, Russian and American) but with the same passion for music, from the 1930s to the 1960s. The various story lines cross each other time and again in different places and times, with their own theme scores that evolve as time passes. The main event in the film is the Second World War, which throws the stories of the four musical families together and mixes their fates. Although all characters are fictional, many of them are loosely based on historical musical icons (Édith Piaf, Josephine Baker, Herbert von Karajan, Glenn Miller, Rudolf Nureyev, etc.) The Boléro dance sequence at the end brings all the threads together.
Full Cast & Crew
- Robert Hossein as Simon Meyer / Robert Prat
- Nicole Garcia as Anne Meyer
- Geraldine Chaplin as Suzan / Sara Glenn
- Daniel Olbrychski as Karl Kremer
- Jorge Donn as Boris & Sergei Itovitch / Lead Dancer of Boléro
- Rita Poelvoorde as Tatiana & Tania Itovitch
- Macha Méril as Magda Kremer
- Évelyne Bouix as Evelyne / Edith
- Francis Huster as Francis
- Raymond Pellegrin as M. Raymond
- Paul Préboist as Le grand-père d'Edith
- Jean-Claude Brialy as Le directeur du Lido
- Marthe Villalonga as La grand-mère d'Edith
- Fanny Ardant as Véronique
- Jean-Claude Bouttier as Philippe Rouget
Why Watch Bolero?
The Vibe: Bolero is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and music movie from 1981. Directed by Claude Lelouch, and starring Robert Hossein, Nicole Garcia, Geraldine Chaplin The film follows four families, with different nationalities (French, German, Russian and American) but with the same passion for music, from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.9/10, Bolero retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At 3h 4m, this is an epic-length movie that rewards patient viewers with a deeply immersive experience.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with music elements, Bolero deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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