Rendez-vous (1985)

In the heart of Paris, a city of love and longing, we meet Nina, a young and ambitious actress who finds herself tangled in a complex web of relationships and passions. She's magnetically drawn to the vibrant city to pursue her acting dreams, regardless of the chaos that lies ahead. With a charming innocence, she becomes entangled with Paulot, a timid estate agent bewitched by her allure, but her heart beats for another. In the shadows of Paulot's affection and friendship, Nina succumbs to the enigmatic Quentin, his roommate, a self-absorbed actor who performs in risqué live shows. Their love story burns with a feverish intensity, but it ends as quickly as it began when Quentin meets a mysterious and untimely death. His departure plunges Nina into a desperate quest for answers, a journey that leads her to the stoic Scrutzler, a theatre director haunted by a tragedy of his own. Haunted by the ghost of Quentin, and pursued by a heartbroken Paulot wishing to sever all ties, Nina finds solace on the stage. Surrendering to a role in a production of "Romeo and Juliet," she becomes immersed in the art of theatre. The director, Scrutzler, a man consumed by the grief of losing his daughter who was his Juliet, finds an unexpected connection with Nina. They share their heartache, finding refuge in their shared pain and the echo of the Shakespearean tragedy they've been cast in. As Nina steps into the role of Juliet, she finds herself in the midst of a real-life drama. She grapples with Paulot's unrequited love, Quentin's lingering specter, and Scrutzler's intense paternal presence, all while trying to carve her own identity on the Parisian stage. In the end, Nina must navigate the treacherous waters of love, loss, and art, learning that the theatre may be her only sanctuary in a world marked by passion and grief.

Rendez-vous is a drama movie featuring Juliette Binoche.

Rendez-vous is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.