Review:

Breathless (1960) Jean Luc Godard

overall review score: 4.5
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Breathless (1960) is a French New Wave crime drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It follows the story of a young car thief on the run after shooting a police officer.

Key Features

  • French New Wave style
  • groundbreaking use of jump cuts
  • anti-hero protagonist
  • influential dialogue and editing techniques

Pros

  • Innovative filmmaking
  • Iconic performances by Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg
  • Revolutionary approach to storytelling

Cons

  • May not appeal to viewers who prefer traditional narrative structure
  • Some may find the characters unlikeable

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Last updated: Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 07:01:12 AM UTC