Name: Betty Blue
Director: Jean-Jacques Beineix
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1986-01-01
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Jean-Hugues Anglade, Béatrice Dalle, Gérard Darmon, Consuelo De Haviland, Clémentine Célarié

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Runtime2h 0m

Released1986

Box office$2M

DirectorJean-Jacques Beineix

About This Movie

Betty Blue is a gut-wrenching dive into passion and madness. The film captures the rawness of a relationship on the brink, with Béatrice Dalle's performance as Betty really stealing the show. It's beautifully shot—lots of rich colors and moody lighting that really accentuates the emotional turmoil. The pacing can be languid at times, but it kind of works with the story's descent into chaos. Themes of love, desperation, and artistic struggle are woven throughout, making it feel deeply personal. Plus, the practical effects during her unraveling are striking. You can really feel the weight of their reality, which adds to the film's intensity. Not your typical romance, that's for sure.

Directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix · Originally titled '37°2 le matin' in France · Cinematography by Jean-François Robin · Notable for its vibrant color palette