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Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' Captures French New Wave Spirit
19 Apr
Summary
- Film explores the French New Wave, focusing on directors like Godard.
- Features Guillaume Marbeck as a cool, enigmatic Jean-Luc Godard.
- Zoey Deutch appears as the skeptical Hollywood lead, Jean Seberg.

Richard Linklater's film 'Nouvelle Vague' offers a captivating look at the legendary French New Wave of filmmakers. The movie centers on the making of Jean-Luc Godard's groundbreaking 1960 feature, 'Breathless.'
Guillaume Marbeck portrays Godard with a signature cool, often unseen without his sunglasses, embodying the director's instinctual approach. Zoey Deutch is featured as Jean Seberg, Godard's Hollywood lead, adding a layer of skepticism to the narrative.
The film is a stylish immersion into the era, filled with fashionable characters and a pervasive sense of artistic pursuit. It ultimately conveys a message about chasing creative ambitions while embracing a carefree attitude towards consequences.
'Nouvelle Vague' received significant acclaim at the French César awards, securing four accolades, including Best Director for Richard Linklater, though it missed out on Oscar nominations.