Krzysztof Kieslowski
After his wife divorces him, a Polish immigrant plots to get even with her.
Karol (Polish) marries Dominique (French) and moves to Paris. The marriage breaks down and Dominique divorces Karol, forcing him into the life of a metro beggar and eventually back to Poland. However, he never forgets Dominique and while building a new life for himself in Warsaw he begins to plot.
Loved this; even better than Three Colors white; Kieslowski might be my favorite director.
Lots of depth here...what's great about Three Color: White (but really the whole triology) is that he makes you think about these deep philosophical issues (this one was about love, but also about embarrassment, freedom), while still staying anchored in reality. Meaning, it doesn't get too abstract or too weird; it's a real life situation.
And isn't this why we watch movies? Not just to have entertainment, but to reflect on our lives and think more deeply about how we should best act and live in this world?
But white also had a certain campy-ness about it...a times it was funny, and this was even referenced in the opening scene with the pigeon defecating on the main character!
And would have to rewatch to think more deeply about the ending...