La Bonne Annee (Happy New Year) (1973) Rating: Starring: Francoise Fabian, Andre Falcon, Lino Ventura Director: Claude Lelouch Category: Avant Garde, Drama Studio: Image Ent. Subtitles: English Length: 115 mins     A Film By Claude Lelouch Sparks fly between a charming jewel thief and a sophisticated antique dealer in this bittersweet romantic adventure from the renowned French director Claude Lelouch (A Man and A Woman). Just released from prison, Simon (Lino Ventura, Les Miserables) hooks up again with the woman who stole his heart, and recalls how they met during the bungled robbery that got him arrested six years earlier. Though they have become complete opposites, the attraction between them remains stronger than ever and their romance is rekindled. Meanwhile, Simon must dodge the police who are intend on finding the stolen loot grabbed by Simon's former partner, Charlie (Charles Gerard). Delightfully witty and original, La Bonne Annee (Happy New Year) stands out as one of the Academy Award-winning director's most entertaining films.