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Boy Meets Girl

Boy Meets Girl

19846.71h 44m

Overview

In Paris at night, a young aspiring filmmaker grapples with heartbreak after his girlfriend leaves him for his best friend. After a failed attempt to confront his friend, he wanders the streets and encounters a girl who has just been abandoned. Their paths cross at a party, bringing together two tormented souls.

Directed by Leos Carax
Written by Leos Carax
Produced by Patricia Moraz
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Top Cast

Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Alex

Mireille Perrier

Mireille Perrier

Mireille

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Carroll Brooks

Helen

Maïté Nahyr

Maïté Nahyr

Maite

E

Elie Poicard

C

Christian Cloarec

Thomas

L

Lorraine Berger

Pimpernelle

M

Marc Desclozeaux

Henri Bestouches

A

Anna Baldaccini

Florence

E

Evelyne Schmitt

Student

Themes & Keywords

romanceboy meets girl

About Boy Meets Girl

Boy Meets Girl is a drama, romance film released in 1984 exploring themes of romance, boy meets girl. Directed by Leos Carax, it stars Denis Lavant, Mireille Perrier, Carroll Brooks. In Paris at night, a young aspiring filmmaker grapples with heartbreak after his girlfriend leaves him for his best friend. After a failed attempt to confront his friend, he wanders the streets and encounters a girl who has just been abandoned. Their paths cross at a party, bringing together two tormented souls.

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