Mad Love (1969)

This four-hour masterpiece of the French Nouvelle Vague is a moving portrait of love and loss, as a director and actress confront the fragility of their marriage in the midst of the demanding rehearsals of Racine's tragedy. Jacques Rivette's masterful direction juxtaposes the theatrical intensity with the raw emotions of a disintegrating relationship, blurring the lines between art and life, showcasing the power of cinema to capture the complexities of human emotions.