Diva
France, 1981
Diva is a charming French original that combines intrigue, romance and a delirious soundtrack in a visually stunning and stylish debut from Jean-Jacques Beineix. Beineix composes each shot like a still photograph, exploring the visual dichotomy between the high-tech disco aesthetic of 1980s Paris and the classic beauty of Cynthia's opera and the ancient city. The brilliant best-selling soundtrack highlights each stylish frame. Diva won many prizes: French cesar for Best Cinematography, Best First Work, Best music (1982), NSFC Award (USA, 1983), the KCFCC Award for Best Foreign Films (1983). www.rottentomatoes.com