Leos Carax burst onto the scene with electrifying visuals that drew instant comparisons to French filmmakers like Jean-Jacques Beineix (DIVA) and Luc Besson (SUBWAY, LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL). But Carax quickly distinguished himself, forging a cinematic identity that was unapologetically — and unmistakably — his own. His style, at once bold, sensuous, and emotionally raw, takes shape in this loose trilogy of love stories, with Carax conjuring a moody, stylized Paris steeped in cinephilia and aching romanticism. At its heart is “Alex,” his on-screen alter ego, brought to life by the magnetic Denis Lavant. It is through his eyes that we enter a universe where life is distilled into three elements: youth, desire, and possibility. It’s a stunning introduction to a singular filmmaker who continues to redefine the boundaries of modern film with every new work.
