Jean-Jacques Beineix

Beineix was a central figure in the visually rich, emotionally stylized cinema of the 1980s in France.

Often associated with “cinéma du look,” his films combined striking visuals, strong emotions, and outsider characters.

Beineix’s debut feature Diva was both a cult sensation and a stylistic manifesto, while Betty Blue became an international hit. His cinema is full of passion, color, and boldness, capturing the spirit of youth and rebellion in a highly stylized frame.

Essential films:

1. Betty Blue (1986)

2. Diva (1981)

3. The Moon in the Gutter (1983)

4. Roselyne and the Lions (1989)