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Diva (1981) by Jean-Jacques Beineix - cranefly - 02-29-2020
A young man secretly records a renowned diva during her performance, despite her wishes to never be recorded.
I remember when this first came out. I think Siskel and Ebert reviewed it and gave it thumbs up. But to me it sounded like such a simple story.
Anyway, realizing recently that this was directed by Beineix, who impressed the hell out of me with Betty Blue, I decided to give it a try.
Well, that secret recording is just one little part of a complex plot, and this is actually a very satisfying thriller.
Recommended for those who hate French films and you know who you are, buggo.
RE: Diva (1981) by Jean-Jacques Beineix - Dr. Ivor Yeti - 03-01-2020
These were a staple back in the New Varsity and Camera-One days. I can’t believe you missed them.
RE: Diva (1981) by Jean-Jacques Beineix - cranefly - 03-01-2020
(03-01-2020, 01:21 AM)Dr. Ivor Yeti Wrote: These were a staple back in the New Varsity and Camera-One days. I can’t believe you missed them.
I had just moved to the Bay Area mid-1981 when Diva was released and it took a few years for me to adjust to the area. And I was on a writing sabbatical up in Eugene through most of 1988 when Betty Blue was released. Eugene is where I met Lady Cranefly.
Anyway, that might explain it. Though l have sundry inexplicable blindspots.