Diva (1981)

 

Jules, a young Parisian postman, secretly records a concert performance given by the opera singer Cynthia Hawkins, whom he idolizes.

From memory: Exciting, highly innovative thriller offers a suspenseful plot with a few twists and some spectacular action themes; plus it introduces us with a mesmerizing rendition of the aria "La Wally"."

Halliwll*: "A curious hybrid of violence and surrealism which doesn't seem to know what effect it's aiming at, or at least doesn't let the viewer in on the secret, being content to entertain in a flashy and sometimes shocking way."

Maltin***1/2: "High-tech melodrama occasionally rubs your nose in its technique, but still makes for whale of a directorial debut by Beineix. Subway motorcycle chase is an action classic"