Nouvelle Vague
By Richard Linklater
2025
Comedy / Drama
1h46
Synopsis
After writing for Cahiers du cinéma, a young Jean-Luc Godard decides making films is the best film criticism. He convinces producer Georges de Beauregard to fund a low-budget feature, and creates a treatment with fellow New Wave filmmaker François Truffaut about a gangster couple. The result? Breathless, one of the first features of the Nouvelle Vague era of French cinema.
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Viewers are captivated by 'Nouvelle Vague,' praising its tribute to the iconic era of French cinema and the creative process behind Jean-Luc Godard's 'Breathless.' The film's blend of documentary and narrative style, alongside impressive performances, particularly from Guillaume Marbeck as Godard, has resonated well. While most appreciate the nostalgic and educational aspects, some find the portrayal of certain characters and the overall pacing a bit caricatured or uneven.
👍 Impressive blend of documentary and narrative styles.
👎 Some character portrayals may feel caricatured.
