Breathless

À bout de souffle

1960 · Directed by Jean-Luc Godard · 90 min · France

Cool, restless — the moment cinema broke its rules.

Breathless 1960
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Crime

The guide

Breathless moves like a conversation that keeps changing direction. Loose performances, abrupt editing, city streets, and movie-fed poses create a style that feels casual even when it is carefully controlled. Beneath the cool surface is a sharp interest in people trying on identities. The film remains inviting because its freedom is visible: you can feel old storytelling rules being tested in every scene.

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