Cléo from 5 to 7

Cléo Victoire visits a fortune teller for a tarot card reading, seeking insight into her life. The fortune teller reveals an ominous darkness looming over her, instilling a sense of existential dread and worry about her health.

During the reading, Cléo draws the Hanged Man card, which signifies a troubling shift in her life. This revelation further deepens her anxiety as she begins to contemplate her situation and impending changes.

The fortune teller pulls the Death card, leading Cléo to interpret it as a symbol of doom rather than a transformation. Overwhelmed by despair, she succumbs to the belief that dark days are ahead.

Cléo meets her maid Angèle at a café where she shares her fears about her health following the unsettling reading. Angèle comforts her, offering support and grounding Cléo amidst her spiraling thoughts.

To alleviate her distress, Cléo and Angèle indulge in retail therapy shopping for hats. Cléo insists on purchasing a striking black fur hat, believing it will provide her comfort despite Angèle's warnings about wearing something new on a Tuesday.

During their taxi ride, one of Cléo's songs plays on the radio, which heightens her anxiety. Along the way, they engage in a meaningful conversation with their female taxi driver about the challenges of her job and the ongoing Algerian War.

Upon arriving home, Cléo's lover visits but appears preoccupied with his own life. He offers only a brief kiss, leaving Cléo feeling disregarded and anxious about disclosing her health issues to him.

Cléo joins pianist Bob and songwriter Maurice for a rehearsal. They attempt to lighten her mood with jokes, but Cléo's performance of 'Sans toi' reflects her deep-seated fears about mortality, darkening the atmosphere.

While exploring the town, Cléo becomes captivated by a street performer’s unusual act. This moment of distraction offers her a brief escape from her anxieties and the weight of her impending health concerns.

Cléo meets her old friend Dorothée, who is modeling nude for sculptors. Their discussions about body image and Cléo's recent worries about her health reveal contrasting outlooks on life and beauty.

Cléo and Dorothée watch a silent comedy featuring Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina. Following the film, a light-hearted moment offers relief for Cléo, but she carries an ominous feeling after breaking a mirror, associating it with bad luck.

As the day ends, Cléo finds herself at Parc Montsouris, where she meets Antoine, a soldier on leave. He shares thoughtful insights on mortality, which resonate deeply with Cléo's recent fears and anxieties.

Cléo and Antoine decide to accompany one another for her hospital appointment. The results turn out to be more manageable than she feared, providing a glimmer of hope and a sense of relief from her previous despair.

With the positive hospital results, Cléo experiences a surge of optimism. As she shares a tender moment with Antoine beneath the vast sky, she starts to embrace her true self, feeling liberated from her health anxieties.