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FRANCE · 1986

Mélo

Alain Resnais
French New Wave infidelity friendship betrayal artistic rivalry 1920s Paris unrequited love
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Synopsis

In 1920s Paris, violinists and lifelong friends Pierre Belcroix and Marcel Blanc are happy with their lives, although Marcel has become famous and Pierre has not. Pierre is married to Romaine, a stylish young flapper. However, Marcel meets and falls in love with her, which Marcel little suspects.

Year1986
CountryFrance
DirectorAlain Resnais
MovementFrench New Wave
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