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Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague Debuts on Netflix After Limited Theatrical Bow

The French‑language, black‑and‑white homage draws praise for craft, with some reservations about pacing.

Overview

  • Richard Linklater’s film dramatizes the making of Jean‑Luc Godard’s Breathless, focusing on the youthful energy and rule‑breaking spirit of the French New Wave.
  • Shot in French in black and white and presented with English subtitles, it mirrors Breathless’s visual grammar and aspect ratio.
  • Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch and Aubry Dullin lead the cast, earning notice for striking likenesses and engaging performances.
  • Reviews highlight meticulous period detail and style while noting repetitive production‑loop sequences that some critics say drag.
  • Now playing in select theaters and streaming on Netflix, the release pairs a limited big‑screen run with wide home availability.