Mauvais Sang (Bad Blood) (The Night Is Young) (1986)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1986 Wide

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This critically acclaimed French drama blends film noir and science fiction elements in a story about a strange and deadly plague. A sexually transmitted disease called STBO is sweeping the country; it's spread by having sex without emotional involvement, and most of its victims are teenagers who make love out of curiosity rather than commitment. While a serum that can treat the disease has been formulated, it's been locked away in an inaccessible government building, and most of those suffering

Unrated, 2 hr. 8 min.

Drama, Romance, Art House & International

Directed By: Leos Carax , Denis Lavant

Written By: Leos Carax

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1986 Wide

On DVD: May 1, 2001

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Another outstanding work by Carax.

April 20, 2001 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Very stylish, beautifully shot romantic drama. Though I wasn't a fan of the lead actor, there were a couple of scenes in here that were so cool they made my hair stand up. The deep conversations about love were thoughtful too. I say, why not, give it a try.

February 6, 2009

Jared H

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Kind of a like a much more romantic Nouvelle Vague Godard film with Denis Lavant as his Belmondo and Juliette Binoche as his Karina. The noir heist plot is just an afterthought to the main fireworks between the main characters. Lavant is of course amazing.

September 26, 2009