Question 1

What was Netflix's most requested foreign language film in their early DVD-by-mail days?

Accepted Answer

During Netflix's early DVD service, 'Betty Blue' was their number one requested foreign language film.

Question 2

What does the French title '37,2 Le Matin' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The French title refers to a woman's body temperature in Celsius when she is ovulating.

Question 3

Where were the opening beach scenes filmed?

Accepted Answer

The opening beach scenes were filmed in Gruissan, near Narbonne.

Question 4

What subtle connection does 'Betty Blue' have to the film 'Diva'?

Accepted Answer

In a Paris scene, Jules the postman from 'Diva' (played by Frédéric Andréi) walks past Betty, linking the two Jean-Jacques Beineix films.

Question 5

What is the central relationship in 'Betty Blue'?

Accepted Answer

A lackadaisical handyman and aspiring novelist tries to support his younger girlfriend as she slowly succumbs to madness.

Question 6

What surprising connection does Betty Blue have to another Jean-Jacques Beineix film?

Accepted Answer

In a Paris scene, Betty passes by Jules, the postman played by Frédéric Andréi in Diva (1981), which was also directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix.

Question 7

What was Netflix's most requested foreign language film during their early DVD-by-mail days?

Accepted Answer

Betty Blue was Netflix's number one requested foreign language film during the early days of their DVD-by-mail service.

Question 8

What is the significance of the French title '37,2 Le Matin'?

Accepted Answer

The French title '37,2 Le Matin' refers to a woman's body temperature in Celsius when she is ovulating.

Question 9

Which festivals featured Betty Blue in 1986?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 1986.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in Betty Blue?

Accepted Answer

A lackadaisical handyman and aspiring novelist tries to support his younger girlfriend as she slowly succumbs to madness.

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