Nouvelle Vague is a playful and stylish new film from director Richard Linklater, reimagining the turbulent creation of À bout de souffle (Breathless), one of the most influential works in cinema history. Shot in French and steeped in cinephile charm, the film captures the spirit of late-1950s Paris at the moment everything in cinema was about to change.
Focusing on the restless energy of Jean-Luc Godard and his collaborators, Nouvelle Vague offers a behind-the-scenes portrait of artistic rebellion, experimentation and creative risk. Blending humour, drama and historical homage, the film brings to life the personalities and passions that helped define the French New Wave.
Both a love letter to filmmaking and an accessible entry point into film history, Nouvelle Vague celebrates the joy of breaking rules and reinventing cinema — a witty and energetic tribute to one of cinema’s most revolutionary moments.
Dir: Richard Linklater Starring: Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, Aubry Dullin
Reviews
“A joyous, intelligent tribute to cinema itself — playful, precise and deeply affectionate.” — The Guardian
“Linklater captures the spirit of rebellion and invention that changed film forever.” — Sight & Sound
“Witty, stylish and irresistible — a film made by and for people who love cinema.” — Variety
Awards & nominations
Official Selection, BFI London Film Festival
Official Selection, Cannes Film Festival
Golden Globe nomination — Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy)
