Rendez-vous
Rendez-vous

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Rendez-vous

1985
Movie
82 min
French

Nina is a young, carefree actress who arrives in Paris searching for her big break. There, she finds drama both on- and offstage as she becomes involved with three men: a mild-mannered real-estate agent who offers her stability, a bad-boy actor who lives dangerously on the edge, and an intense theater director who casts her in a production of “Romeo and Juliet.” As opening night approaches, the emotional extremes of Nina’s love life fuel her art.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: André TéchinéGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman named Alice, living in Paris, seeks a more adventurous and independent life. She becomes entangled in a complex relationship with an older, established musician, Paul, who is married. Alice also develops a connection with a younger man, Quentin, creating a love triangle. The film explores themes of self-discovery, desire, and the consequences of choices made in the pursuit of passion and identity.

Critical Reception

Rendez-vous received generally positive reviews, with critics often praising Juliette Binoche's breakout performance and the film's exploration of youthful yearning and complex relationships. Some found the narrative somewhat conventional, but Téchiné's direction and the acting were widely commended.

What Reviewers Say

  • Juliette Binoche delivers a compelling and memorable performance.

  • The film thoughtfully explores themes of love, desire, and self-discovery.

  • André Téchiné's direction provides a nuanced portrayal of complex relationships.

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Fun Fact

This film marked a significant early role for Juliette Binoche, who would go on to become one of France's most acclaimed actresses.

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MoHA

MoHA

This film includes some graphic scenes that in any other picture would likely feel extremely gratuitous. And yet, Rendez-vous is so well executed that that isn't the case here. Mind you, the scenes are still very graphic, but they don't fee...