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Jeanne et le garçon formidable (1998)
Release Year: 1998
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Alternative Title: Jeanne and the Perfect Guy
Director: Jacques Martineau, Olivier Ducastel
Writer: Jacques Martineau, Olivier Ducastel
Production & Genre
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Genre: Drama, Musical, Musical Film, Romance
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Story
Jeanne, a woman with a seemingly insatiable appetite for love, meets Olivier on a subway during an impromptu encounter. She feels a connection unlike any other and finds herself deeply in love. However, Olivier reveals to Jeanne that he has AIDS, which he contracted through heroin use. Despite this revelation, Jeanne's feelings remain unchanged, and she wants to care for him. The two share a common friend who is an AIDS activist but are unaware of it. Olivier becomes severely ill, and Jeanne confesses her love and infidelity to him before they part ways. She returns to the hospital to find that he has left with his parents without leaving a forwarding address. Much time passes, and Jeanne learns from a mutual acquaintance on the subway that Olivier has passed away.
Summary
Directed by Jacques Martineau and Olivier Ducastel, 'Jeanne et le garçon formidable' (1998) is a French drama-romance with musical elements. The film explores themes of love, loss, and societal indifference towards HIV/AIDS, particularly among marginalized communities like heroin users. It follows Jeanne's journey as she navigates her feelings for Olivier while grappling with the reality of his illness and eventual death. The story also touches on broader social issues such as economic dependency on credit cards and class divisions between immigrant workers, soldiers, and the upper class.
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