Manon of the Spring, 1986 - ★★★★★

Manon is a miracle in every sense of the word. She is the living representation of life and love and art and beauty. And she is cold-blooded as befitting her status as an old testament instrument.

She is both a divine gift and divine retribution. One of the perfect films.

Also shout out for the best (and similarly obvious and shocking) patrimony reveal since Empire Strikes Back