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Diva (1981) by Jean-Jacques Beineix
cranefly
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02-29-2020, 12:48 PM
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.
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03-01-2020, 01:21 AM (This post was last modified: 03-01-2020, 01:22 AM by Dr. Ivor Yeti.)
These were a staple back in the New Varsity and Camera-One days. I can’t believe you missed them.
In the Tudor Period, Fencing Masters were classified in the Vagrancy Laws along with Actors, Gypsys, Vagabonds, Sturdy Rogues, and the owners of performing bears.
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03-01-2020, 09:07 AM
(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.
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