Tag: Romance
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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.…
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LE MEPRIS aka CONTEMPT
“Contempt” (Le Mépris) is a complex and visually stunning film directed by Jean-Luc Godard in 1963. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the nature of filmmaking. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Italy, the film delves into the disintegration of a marriage amid the pressures of the film industry. The story begins with Paul…
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LES PARAPLUIES DE CHERBOURG aka THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG
“The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” is a 1964 visually stunning musical drama directed by Jacques Demy. The film, notable for its entirely sung dialogue and vibrant color palette, tells a poignant love story set in the coastal town of Cherbourg, France. The story begins in 1957, focusing on 17-year-old Geneviève Emery (Catherine Deneuve), who works in…
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THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
“The Spy Who Loved Me” is a 1977 James Bond film directed by Lewis Gilbert, starring Roger Moore as the iconic British secret agent, James Bond. The film also features Barbara Bach as Major Anya Amasova (Agent XXX), Curt Jürgens as the villainous Karl Stromberg, and Richard Kiel as the towering henchman Jaws. The movie…
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LUCIA Y EL SEXO aka SEX AND LUCIA
“Sex and Lucia” (Spanish: “Lucía y el sexo”) is a Spanish erotic drama film released in 2001, written and directed by Julio Medem. The film stars Paz Vega as Lucía, Tristán Ulloa as Lorenzo, Najwa Nimri as Elena, Daniel Freire as Carlos, and Elena Anaya as Belén.The story is a complex, non-linear narrative that interweaves…
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LES DEUX ANGLAISES ET LE CONTINENT aka TWO ENGLISH GIRLS
“Two English Girls” (“Les Deux Anglaises et le Continent”) is a 1971 French romantic drama film directed by François Truffaut, based on the novel by Henri-Pierre Roché. The film stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Kika Markham, and Stacey Tendeter. Set in the early 20th century, the film follows the intricate and poignant romantic entanglements between a French…
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YOUR VICE IS A LOCKED ROOM AND ONLY I HAVE THE KEY
“Your Vice Is a Locked Room, and Only I Have the Key,” directed by Sergio Martino in 1972, is an Italian Giallo film known for its intricate plot, psychological tension, and stylistic flair. The story centers on Oliviero Rouvigny (Luigi Pistilli), a dissolute, alcoholic writer living in a decaying villa with his estranged wife, Irina…
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THE MAN WHO LOVED WOMEN (77)
“The Man Who Loved Women” (“L’Homme qui aimait les femmes”) is a 1977 French film directed by François Truffaut. The film stars Charles Denner, Brigitte Fossey, Nelly Borgeaud, Geneviève Fontanel, and Leslie Caron. It offers a comedic yet poignant exploration of a man’s obsessive love for women and his quest for understanding and fulfillment. The…
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10
“10” is a 1979 romantic comedy film directed by Blake Edwards. The film stars Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, Bo Derek, Robert Webber, and Dee Wallace. It explores themes of midlife crisis, obsession, and the pursuit of happiness, all wrapped in a humorous narrative. The story centers around George Webber (Dudley Moore), a successful but dissatisfied…
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THE BREAKFAST CLUB
“The Breakfast Club” is a 1985 American teen coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. It is considered a quintessential ’80s film and a seminal work in the teen genre. The movie stars Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy, all members of what would…
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