Alice et Martin (1999) **

Directed by Andre Techine. With Juliette Binoche, Alexis Loret and Carmen Maura. A solid, well-directed French drama about a young man (Loret) trying to deal with death of his father. The effective use of a "hidden" flashback greatly enchances the dramatic tension of this psychologically complex story that examines the issues of guilt, mental illness and personal responsability. Binoche is superb as Loret's supportive girlfriend.