Nouvelle Vague
dir. Richard Linklater · 2025
Life is a vibrant exploration of creativity and rebellion that challenges established norms and celebrates the transformative power of self-expression.
A young Jean-Luc Godard, played by Guillaume Marbeck, navigates the bustling streets of 1959 Paris, surrounded by a cast of vibrant characters, including Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg. Watching this film feels like stepping into a lively café where ideas and creativity flow freely, capturing the electric atmosphere of a revolutionary time in cinema.
Nouvelle Vague is Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater's love letter to the revolutionary magic of the French New Wave, reimagining the making of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless, which ultimately cemented Godard as a pioneer of global cinema. As critic turned director Godard makes and breaks the rules, a mix of fresh faces and daring talents - including Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg, Aubry Dullin as Jean-Paul Belmondo, and Guillaume Marbeck as Godard himself - bring his spontaneous, electric film to life. Capturing the youthful dynamism and creative chaos at the heart of one of the world's most beloved and influential movies, Nouvelle Vague transports us to the streets of 1959 Paris for an ode to the transformative power of cinema.
