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Blow-Up

1966 · 111 min · Director: Michelangelo Antonioni

Blow-Up (1966) is a mystery drama, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. It stars David Hemmings and Vanessa Redgrave. The 111-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.

What Blow-Up Is About

Michelangelo Antonioni's 1966 film follows a fashion photographer working in London. He sees something in the frames he shot in a park. The more he enlarges them the less certain the image becomes. The film refuses to prove the murder; the narrative makes the unreliability of seeing its real subject. It won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. It is the director's first film in English. The imaginary tennis match at the close is often cited. Who it's for: those who like art cinema. Who it's not for: viewers expecting resolution; the film closes no question.

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What is Blow-Up about?

Michelangelo Antonioni's 1966 film follows a fashion photographer working in London. He sees something in the frames he shot in a park.

Where can I watch Blow-Up?

Blow-Up is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Blow-Up?

Blow-Up runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).

When did Blow-Up come out?

Blow-Up was released in 1966.

Who directed Blow-Up?

Blow-Up was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.

Who stars in Blow-Up?

Blow-Up stars David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles, John Castle.

What is Blow-Up's rating?

Blow-Up holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.

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