BAD BLOOD

A film by Leos CARAX

1986 / romance / 116'’ / status : completed / long feature-film

In a near-future Paris, a deadly virus targets lovers who aren’t truly in love, and a duo of ageing thieves, Marc and Hans, plot to steal a serum to pay off a ruthless American creditor. They enlist Alex, a disaffected youth entangled in a love triangle, leading to a web of deception, daring rescues, and a high-stakes heist. As the deadline looms, emotions run high and loyalties are tested in this gripping tale of survival and romance.

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Midway between a thriller and a romantic tale, this feature dazzles with its visual richness and polished style, making numerous references to various film directors, particularly Jean-Luc Godard. BAD BLOOD was a critical success, winning the Berlin C.I.C.A.E. award and being celebrated for its poetic and lyrical qualities. As a cult movie about the French 1980s generation, it renews classical romanticism and lyricism in French cinema.

Available in a restored 4K version

Press

“A masterpiece”

The Guardian

“Absolutely dazzling”

Les Cahiers du cinéma

“A phenomenally successful cult thriller”

The Independent

“In his second feature, (...) Carax lives up to his billing as the natural heir of Jean-Luc Godard.”

The New York Times

“A cult masterpiece”

Les Inrock

“One of the greatest love stories in the history of cinema”

Télérama

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