Acclaimed master of the French New Wave, Jacques Rivette (The Duchess of Langeais, Celine and Julie Go Boating, Va Savoir) helms this offbeat look at love and relationships. Marie (Emmanuelle Beart) is the object of affection for clock repairman Julien (Jerzy Radziwilowicz), who bides his time between his business, romancing Marie, and blackmailing the mysterious Madame X (Anne Brochet).
Sensual scenes unravel between the lovers, with Marie quickly moving in with Julien as their relationship flourishes. But problems are afoot as Julien starts to notice something distinctly strange about his new love, and fears she is harboring a terrible secret. To pry the truth out of her, he turns to Madame X for help, who seems to be the only person who can help him with his quandary.
A moving finale to Rivette's film subsequently unravels, leaving a haunting and indelible mark as the action builds to an unforgettable climax.
Reviews: "Audacious...otherworldly...[a] minimalist masterwork" -The Hollywood Reporter
"Another fabulously Rivettian dream-time... Surprisingly savvy about romantic delusions" -The Village Voice
"A carefully layered performance from the impressive Beart" -BBC
Original French title: Histoire de Marie et Julien.
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