Whit Stillman’s follow-up to his debut feature Metropolitan is another delightfully loquacious comedy of manners, this time centred upon two mismatched American cousins staying in Barcelona.

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, Barcelona 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 that includes Taylor Nichols, Chris Eigeman, and Mira Sorvino.

Presented in partnership with Geoffrey M. Badger and Lost Reels (lostreels.co.uk).
Special thanks to Whit Stillman for his support and participation.

Director Whit Stillman
Year 1994
Duration 2h 1m
Language English
Cast Taylor Nichols, Chris Eigeman, Mira Sorvino