Mauvais Sang (1986)

In the heart of a dystopian Paris, young Alex (Denis Lavant), a skilled card shark and dreamer, is drawn into a world of treachery and sacrifice by Marc (Michel Piccoli), a seasoned criminal and colleague of his late father. Amid a city gripped by the lethal STBO, a loveless sex-transmitted disease mirroring the terror of AIDS, Alex finds himself entangled in a perilous quest to steal the only known cure. Torn between his desire for freedom and the allure of a dangerous mission, Alex parts ways with his girlfriend Lise (Julie Deply), stepping into a graying world where the divide between generations, social strata, and genders blur. Unwilling at first, he is swayed by the bewitching beauty and charm of Anna (Juliette Binoche), Marc’s captivating young mistress. As Alex spirals into the depths of the criminal world, he finds himself dancing to the beat of David Bowie's "Modern Love," a symbolic transition from his youthful naivety into the harsh realities of adulthood. The stark contrast between the black and white cityscape punctuated by flashes of crimson and Anna's cobalt blue robe, underscores the emotional turmoil Alex experiences as he confesses his love for Anna. In this world, where memories and hopes intertwine, and the struggle for survival intensifies, Alex's burgeoning love for Anna becomes a beacon in the darkness. But as the two opposing gangs close in on the coveted serum, the question lingers - can their infectious young love be the cure to the bad blood that taints the streets of Paris? With every card played and every dance step taken, Alex leaves his mark on the world, navigating the complex interplay of love, betrayal, and redemption.

Mauvais Sang is a crime movie featuring Juliette Binoche.

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