Betty Blue

Betty Blue

Betty Blue (French title: 37°2 le matin) is a 1986 French erotic psychological drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix, based on the 1985 novel 37°2 le matin by Philippe Djian. The film stars Béatrice Dalle and Jean-Hugues Anglade. The film received both a BAFTA and Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986. Betty Blue was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $100 million worldwide.

Zorg is a young man who works as a caretaker at a holiday resort in the south of France. One day, he meets Betty, a young woman with a wild and unpredictable personality. They fall in love and move in together, but their relationship is soon tested by Betty's mental instability. She suffers from borderline personality disorder, which manifests itself in episodes of violence, self-harm, and paranoia. Despite the challenges, Zorg and Betty try to make their relationship work. However, Betty's condition continues to worsen and she eventually becomes suicidal. Zorg tries to help her, but he is unable to save her. Betty Blue is a powerful and moving exploration of love, passion, and madness.