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Nouvelle Vague

Drama Comedy History

2025, Movie, 1h 46min

This is the story of Godard making ”Breathless”, told in the style and spirit in which Godard made “Breathless”.

Country: United States,France

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Reviews

Critic Jeffrey M. Anderson

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For die-hard cinema buffs, this drama, crafted to look like a vintage French New Wave film, will be a pure pleasure.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Roger Moore

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France’s great re-invention of cinema, pioneered by the “New Wave” of French filmmakers who started writing and directing in the 1950s, is charmingly remembered in Richard Linklater’s affectionate homage...

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Critic Natalia Keogan

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...only replicates the aesthetic of this anarchic approach rather than transmitting a comparable air of experimentation in its own right.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Ryan Lattanzio

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...more ‘Midnight in Paris’ than Histoire du Cinema.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Monica Castillo

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...a tribute to the French New Wave and a charming retelling of one of cinema’s most storied debuts: Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless.”

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Helena Lindblad

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...en helt förtrollande lovsång till filmkonsten som genomsyrar varenda svartvit filmruta.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

Frequently asked questions

What is Nouvelle Vague about? Toggle content

In the summer of 1959, a whirlwind of creativity ignites as a group of passionate filmmakers gathers in Paris to bring a groundbreaking vision to life. “Nouvelle Vague” captures the thrilling chaos and vibrant energy behind the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s iconic film “Breathless.” The story unfolds with humor and warmth, celebrating an era where artistic freedom collided with bold innovation. It invites viewers into the lively world of cinema, filled with ambition, rebellion, and unexpected moments. This heartfelt tribute paints a portrait of a transformative time in film history, reminding us that anything felt possible when dreams took center stage.

Where can I stream Nouvelle Vague? Toggle content

You can stream Nouvelle Vague on: Netflix

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