France / Switzerland,
1986, 116 min
Directed by:
Leos CaraxScreenplay:
Leos CaraxCinematography:
Jean-Yves EscoffierCast:
Michel Piccoli, Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Julie Delpy, Mireille Perrier, Serge Reggiani, Carroll Brooks, Hans Meyer, François Négret, Leos Carax (more)Plots(1)
Petty thief and street hustler Alex (Denis Lavant) plots to steal a new miracle cure for an AIDS-like virus on behalf of his gangster friend Marc (Michel Piccoli). But this attracts the notice of a mysterious American woman who also wants the serum. One of the most notable films of the 80s, this dazzlingly inventive mix of off-beat romance and sci-fi thriller cemented Carax's reputation as one of the most exciting directors in the world. (Artificial Eye)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
César Awards
- 1987 - Juliette Binoche (Best Actress)
- 1987 - Julie Delpy (Most Promising Actress)
- 1987 - Jean-Yves Escoffier (Best Cinematography)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1987 - Leos Carax (Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize)
- 1987 - Leos Carax (Golden Bear for Best Film)