Tag: psychological decline

  • LE FEU FOLLET aka THE FIRE WITHIN

    LE FEU FOLLET aka THE FIRE WITHIN

    “Le Feu Follet,” aka “The Fire Within,” is a 1963 French drama directed by Louis Malle and based on the 1931 novel “Le Feu Follet” by Pierre Drieu La Rochelle. The film is regarded as one of Malle’s finest films and a poignant exploration of depression, alienation, and existential despair. Set in Paris in the…

  • 37˚2 LE MATIN aka BETTY BLUE

    37˚2 LE MATIN aka BETTY BLUE

    “Betty Blue” (original title: “37°2 le matin”) is a 1986 French romantic drama directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix. The film is based on Philippe Djian’s novel of the same name and is known for its intense, passionate portrayal of love, mental illness, and artistic aspiration. It stars Béatrice Dalle as Betty and Jean-Hugues Anglade as Zorg.…