The film is known for its innovative filming techniques, iconic characters, and influential impact on French New Wave cinema.
Breathless, also known as À bout de souffle, is a groundbreaking French film directed by Jean-Luc Godard that was released in 1960. The film follows the story of a young, charming criminal named Michel Poiccard, played by Jean-Paul Belmondo, who is on the run after stealing a car and killing a police officer. He seeks refuge in Paris while trying to convince his American girlfriend, Patricia Franchini, played by Jean Seberg, to run away with him to Rome.
Breathless is known for its unique narrative style, innovative filming techniques, and iconic characters. The film is a defining work of the French New Wave movement, characterized by its experimental approach to storytelling, non-linear narrative structure, and use of jump cuts and handheld cameras. Godard’s use of jump cuts, which abruptly shift from one scene to another, creates a sense of urgency and immediacy that mirrors the fast-paced, chaotic nature of Michel’s life on the run.
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