Eclipse
Eclipse
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1962
Book Brief
BetaNovel • Fiction
Rome, Italy • 1960s
1962
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Michelangelo Antonioni's film Eclipse follows a researcher's emotional journey through disconnection and relationships in Rome. The work explores themes of alienation, modernity, and existential angst, using striking visual composition and silence. Emphasizing the human experience, the film presents characters navigating complex, shifting dynamics in their personal lives.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Michelangelo Antonioni’s Eclipse is praised for its masterful use of visual composition, capturing the alienation and fragmentation of modern life through stark imagery and minimal dialogue. Critics laud its atmospheric tension and Monica Vitti's enigmatic performance. However, some find its slow pace and abstract storytelling challenging, potentially alienating less patient viewers.
Who Should Read Eclipse?
A reader who would enjoy Eclipse by Michelangelo Antonioni is likely fascinated by existential themes, modernist aesthetics, and introspective character studies. Fans of Albert Camus' The Stranger or Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse would appreciate the film's contemplative exploration of alienation and psychological depth.
Novel • Fiction
Rome, Italy • 1960s
1962
Adult
18+ years
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