Content Warnings
- 🔴 70/100 Scene featuring topless women in a photo shoot.
- 🔴 90/100 Extended scene with implied sexual activity and partial nudity.
- 🟡 50/100 Characters smoking marijuana.
- 🔴 70/100 Scene with characters using unspecified drugs.
- 🟡 30/100 Brief altercation between characters.
- 🟡 50/100 Implied violent act off-screen.
- 🟡 30/100 Use of mild profanity.
- 🔴 70/100 Stronger language used in a heated moment.
Details for Blowup (1966)
What is the plot of the movie Blowup (1966)?
Blowup (1966) follows a fashion photographer named Thomas, played by David Hemmings, who accidentally captures a possible murder on film while taking pictures in a park. As he enlarges (blows up) the photographs, he becomes increasingly convinced that he has documented a crime, leading him into a surreal and ambiguous investigation.
Who directed Blowup (1966)?
Blowup was directed by the acclaimed Italian filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni. It marked his first English-language film and is considered one of his most influential works.
What themes are explored in Blowup (1966)?
Blowup explores themes of perception, reality, and the elusive nature of truth. The film delves into the ambiguity of what is seen versus what is real, as well as the disconnection between individuals in modern society. It also critiques the superficiality of the fashion and art worlds.
Who are the main actors in Blowup (1966)?
The main cast includes David Hemmings as Thomas, the photographer; Vanessa Redgrave as Jane, the mysterious woman in the park; Sarah Miles as Patricia, Thomas's friend; and John Castle as Bill, a painter and acquaintance of Thomas.
Is Blowup (1966) based on a true story?
No, Blowup is not based on a true story. However, it was inspired by the short story 'Las Babas del Diablo' by Julio Cortázar. The film takes creative liberties and expands upon the themes of the original story.
