Extended cut of the drama starring Béatrice Dalle and Jean-Hugues Anglade. Zorg is a struggling writer working as a handyman at a seaside resort. Into his life comes the beautiful, free-spirited Betty and together they set off for Paris, where Betty is sure he will become a famous writer. Despite their love for each other, Betty's obsessive behaviour and violent outbursts cast a dark shadow over their relationship.
Blessed with a beautiful score by Gabriel Yared, this is the finest example of the type of French film known, rather snipingly, as cinéma du look. But the usual accusation of all style and no content simply can't be aimed at this Oscar-nominated return to form by Jean-Jacques Beineix after the ghastly Moon in the Gutter. The tragic relationship of Betty and Zorg is every bit as compelling as it is chic. Béatrice Dalle is unbelievably vibrant as the waitress living on the edge of her passions, and Jean-Hugues Anglade does well to keep up as the would-be novelist coping with her exhilarating highs and destructive lows. This version contains 60 minutes of extra footage.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Betty | Béatrice Dalle |
| Zorg | Jean-Hugues Anglade |
| Lisa | Consuelo de Haviland |
| Eddy | Gérard Darmon |
| Annie | Clémentine Célarié |
| Bob | Jacques Mathou |
| Zorg's boss | Claude Confortes |
| Publisher | Philippe Laudenbach |
| Policeman | Vincent Lindon |
| Old policeman | Raoul Billerey |
| Doctor | Claude Aufaure |
| Old Georges | André Julien |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Jean-Jacques Beineix |
