Overview

• The film opened in French cinemas today after premiering in competition at Cannes in May.
• Conceived as a faux making-of, it reconstructs the 1959 production of Jean‑Luc Godard’s À bout de souffle.
• Shot in France and in French, the production uses 4:3 black-and-white and grain, guided by photos and detailed production notes from the original shoot.
• First-time actor Guillaume Marbeck plays Godard alongside Aubry Dullin as Jean‑Paul Belmondo and Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg, performances singled out by reviewers.
• Critics praise the energy and craft yet split over whether the film offers fresh insight or leans on affectionate nostalgia.