Barcelona (film)

Barcelona is a 1994 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Whit Stillman. It stars Taylor Nichols, Chris Eigeman, and Mira Sorvino. The film follows two American cousins, Ted Boynton (Nichols), a sales representative for a U.S. company, and Fred Boynton (Eigeman), a naval officer, as they navigate work, romance, and cultural differences in Barcelona, Spain.

The plot revolves around Ted's attempts to conduct business in Barcelona, while Fred engages in romantic pursuits and holds strong opinions about American foreign policy. They both become entangled in relationships with several Spanish women, and are later suspected of involvement in a bombing carried out by anti-American terrorists.

Barcelona explores themes of American cultural identity, the complexities of relationships, and the impact of international politics on personal lives. It is known for its witty dialogue and nuanced characterizations. The film is considered the second installment in Stillman's "Doomed Bourgeois in Love" trilogy, following Metropolitan (1990) and preceding The Last Days of Disco (1998).