3.6
37 reviews

Diva

Jean-Jacques Beineix19811h 57mClassic, Mystery, Romance

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Why we chose it

Welcome cinéma du look! In the beginning of the 80s, Jean-Jacques Beineix (“Betty Blue”) presented an exemplar modern and stylish noir, a film that regenerated French cinema and brilliantly combined the new technologies of the time, opera and pop culture.

Synopsis

A young Parisian that works as a postman, is obsessed with an opera diva who refuses to be recorded. He’ll manage to record her illegally, but the tape will get mixed up with one that the police and the mob are looking for. Now he has to muster his genius to survive.

Information

Director
Cast
Production year
1981
Duration
1h 57m
Language
French, English, Italian, Latin
Country
France
Age rating
12+

Chicago Film Festival

Best Film Award

1981

César Awards

Best First Film Award

1982

César Awards

Best Cinematography Award

1982

What others say

3.6
37 reviews

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