À Bout de Souffle

Released in 1960, Breathless (À bout de souffle) is a feature film with a minimalist plot, yet marked by an unprecedented aesthetic boldness. A true manifesto of the French New Wave, the film introduces an unconventional filmmaker: Jean-Luc Godard.

Few great directors begin their careers with their most famous and commercially successful film. Jean-Luc Godard is one of them. In 1960, Breathless left a lasting mark on cinema history through its remarkable aesthetic audacity. Built on the classic structure of a crime film, it stands as the manifesto of an entire generation.