directed by: Jean-Luc Godard, year: 1960
actors: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg

Breathless is a seminal film in the French New Wave movement, directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It tells the story of a young car thief, Michel, who is on the run after killing a policeman. The film is noted for its innovative visual style, including jump cuts and handheld camera work. It explores themes of existentialism and rebellion, as Michel navigates his relationship with Patricia, an American journalism student. Breathless challenged conventional cinematic norms and remains influential in film history.

New Wave, Crime, Drama, French New Wave, Existentialism, Romance