description Mauvais sang Overview
Mauvais Sang, directed by Leos Carax, premiered in 1986 after screenings at the Berlin International Film Festival. It received recognition through César Award nominations and a Prix Louis-Delluc victory. The film’s title originates from Arthur Rimbaud's poem, “A Season in Hell,” and achieved commercial success with over half a million ticket sales in France.
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info Mauvais sang Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1986 |
help Mauvais sang FAQ
What is the disease in Mauvais Sang?
The film imagines STBO, a virus transmitted through sex without emotional involvement. Marc and Hans recruit Alex to steal a serum after a criminal syndicate pressures them over a debt.
Why is David Bowie's Modern Love associated with Mauvais Sang?
Alex, played by Denis Lavant, runs and dances through the street while Modern Love plays. The kinetic sequence became one of Leos Carax's best-known musical moments.
Who are Alex and Anna in Mauvais Sang?
Denis Lavant plays Alex, a young magician and thief enlisted for the serum robbery. Juliette Binoche plays Anna, the much younger lover of Marc, played by Michel Piccoli.
What does the title Mauvais Sang mean?
The French title literally means bad blood. It also echoes the Mauvais Sang section of Arthur Rimbaud's A Season in Hell.
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