37°2 le matin (1986)
Release Year: 1986
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Betty Blue, Betty Blue - El encanto de una mujer, Betty Blue: 37°2 le matin, Бети Блу 37,2 градуса сутринта, Betty Blue - 37,2 grader om morgenen, 37.2 le matin, Betty Blue - 37,2 om morgenen, Betty Blue, 37º en la mañana, Betty Blue 37º,2 de Manhã, Beti Blu, Betty Blue - 37,2 grader på morgonen, Betty Blue - 37,2 på morgonen, 37,2╨ yтром, Betty Blue - 37,2 Grad am Morgen, 37.2 Degrees in the Morning
Director: Jean-Jacques Beineix
Writer: Jean-Jacques Beineix, Philippe Djian
Summary
Directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix in 1986, '37°2 le matin' (also known as 'Betty Blue') is a French drama that explores the tumultuous relationship between two mismatched lovers. The film is an adaptation of Georges Simenon's novel 'L'Inconnu de la rivière Verte'. It follows Zorg, a reserved handyman, and Betty, a fiery young woman, as they navigate their passionate but ultimately destructive romance. Despite its challenging subject matter, the film was a commercial success and gained critical acclaim for its exploration of love, obsession, and mental instability.