Landmark Nuart Theatre
11272 Santa Monica Blvd
310.281.8223
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Betty Blue Director's Cut
- When
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July 3, 2009 – July 9, 2009
Mondays–Thursdays (4 & 8pm)
Fridays–Sundays (noon, 4 & 8pm)
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- Price
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$10.50 / $7.50 matinee
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Director Jean-Jacques Beineix appears in person at the Nuart on July 3 and 4 for a Q&A following the 8pm screenings.
Upon its release in 1986, Betty Blue fascinated audiences with its unabashed sexuality, raw performances, and heart-wrenching subject matter. Now, the film is back with 60 additional minutes, as Jean-Jacques Beineix's director's cut makes its way to the Nuart for a one-week run. Adapted from Philippe Dijian’s novel 37°2 le matin, the exemplary piece of French cinema stars the sultry Béatrice Dalle, whose personal life famously mirrored the insanity of the film's titular character — eventually inspiring the lead singer of the Distillers/Spinnerette to take the actress' last name in homage. The film is screened in conjunction with a Beineix retrospective at the American Cinematheque, along with the recent release of The Jean-Jacques Beineix Collection on DVD.
