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Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague Debuts on Netflix, Recreating the Making of Godard’s Breathless

The French‑language black‑and‑white drama reframes Godard’s set as a celebration of collective artistry.

Overview

  • The film is now streaming on Netflix following a brief awards‑qualifying theatrical run.
  • Presented in French with English subtitles, it uses period‑faithful, 16mm‑style black‑and‑white visuals.
  • Richard Linklater casts look‑alike performers, including Guillaume Marbeck as Jean‑Luc Godard, Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg, and Aubry Dullin as Jean‑Paul Belmondo.
  • Critics say the movie functions as an affectionate homage that emphasizes collaboration and creative freedom rather than replicating New Wave formal shocks.
  • Reviews praise the style and performances while noting stretches that feel repetitive for some viewers; the film is rated R for some language.