Diva (1981)

Our movie this week is a French film, Diva. It was directed by Jean-Jaques Beineix, and is based on a novel of the same name by Daniel Odier. The film did not do well, when it was released in France, but the American release saw success. The film eventually won four awards at the César Awards (national film award of France.)

It was re-released to American theaters in November 2007, and has been touring the country ever since. I could not find a listing online of when and where it is showing, so you'll have to keep an eye on your local indie movie theater. You might even try calling the box office to see if it's coming any time soon before renting/purchasing this.

I lifted the summary for this one from IMDB.

Young Parisian mail courier is content with his bohemian lifestyle, his circle of friends and listening to opera, particularly one exceptional American diva who refuses to be recorded. So enamored with her, he makes an illegal tape of her at a concert. But when the tape is confused with one implicating a police chief with the mob, he must use all his ingenuity to survive. Particularly notable for its stylish New-Wave production values and extended motorcycle chase scene. Written by Stewart M. Clamen {clamen@cs.cmu.edu}

imdb
Wikipedia
official site
trailer on Rialto Pictures' site
Amazon.com
(not available on Netflix)