Overview

• The script, discovered in producer Georges de Beauregard's estate, includes 70 pages of handwritten notes by Jean-Luc Godard.
• It provides rare insights into Godard's improvisational filmmaking process, including his tendency to write dialogue shortly before shooting.
• The auction, hosted by Sotheby’s, will take place online between June 14 and June 18, 2025.
• The lot is estimated to sell for £350,000-£500,000 and will include additional memorabilia such as photographs, letters, and a vintage contact sheet.
• The rediscovery highlights the cultural and historical significance of 'Breathless' as a cornerstone of the French New Wave movement.