“Boy Meets Girl” Still

This still is another example of the theme of isolation that is present throughout cinema du look. The interplay of light and shadow on the faces of the kissing couple imply that it does not matter who they are, but rather who the main character Alex is not. The couple is in the foreground, and Alex is in the background, showing how he is isolated from his own life. The romance of the street, river, and street lamps juxtaposes the despair of Alex’s isolation, shaping a distinct visual style.

 

Image: <http://bombmagazine.org/article/1000226/leos-carax-s-i-boy-meets-girl-i&gt;