Godard's Risky Gamble: Nouvelle Vague Shakes Up 1950s French Cinema

As of September 2025, Netflix has been making major strides in producing original movies, including a lavish new take on an old story, a chilling political thriller, and a sequel to one of the best franchises today.

One of the most anticipated Netflix originals is Nouvelle Vague, a black-and-white film that offers a playful and informative look at French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard's efforts to disrupt the bourgeois 1950s French film industry. Eager to break taboos and revolutionize the medium, Godard faces numerous challenges, including nervous investors, an unreliable production crew, and the enigmatic American actress Jean Seberg, played by Zoey Deutch.

Despite these obstacles, Nouvelle Vague blends the period-appropriate style with director Richard Linklater's signature touch of humor and intrigue. The more viewers know about Godard and his landmark film Breathless, the more they will appreciate this movie's unique perspective on one of the most important figures in cinema history.