Blowup

Blowup, motion picture about a British photographer who stumbles upon a murder scene, inspired by a short story by Argentine writer Julio Cortázar and directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Released in 1966, this British and Italian production won the International Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. A woman (played by Vanessa Redgrave) accosts the photographer Thomas (David Hemmings) when he takes pictures of her with her lover in the park. When he develops the pictures, he discovers a dead body in the background. While Thomas unravels the mystery, the film examines and criticizes London youth culture during the 1960s.

Alternate Title

• Blow-up

Director

• Michelangelo Antonioni

Cast

• David Hemmings (Thomas)
• Vanessa Redgrave (Jane)
• Sarah Miles (Patricia)
• Jane Birkin (Teenager)
• Gillian Hills (Teenager)
• Peter Bowles (Ron)
• Harry Hutchinson (Antique dealer)
• John Castle (Painter)
• Susan Broderick (Antique shop owner)
• Mary Khal (Fashion editor)
• Ronan O'Casey (Jane's lover)
• Tsai Chin (Receptionist)
• Jill Kennington (Model)
• Peggy Moffitt (Model)
• Rosaleen Murray (Model)
• Ann Norman (Model)
• Melanie Hampshire (Model)
• Verushka (Herself)
• The Yardbirds

Awards

• Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix International (1967)