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Nouvelle Vague

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This is the story of Godard making "Breathless", told in the style and spirit in which Godard made "Breathless".
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Seamlessly recreating one of cinema's most groundbreaking productions, Nouvelle Vague doesn't reinvent the medium the way its subjects did, but it pays tribute to their accomplishment with infectious admiration.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 1d
Nouvelle Vague is more than just an in-joke for cineastes -- it’s an invitation to make something alive and radical that pisses off the right people. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) 1d
I really enjoyed it. Go to Full Review
Nick Howells London Evening Standard 4d
4/5
This is a light-touch love letter from Linklater and so focuses on the greatest hits from a story that’s far more complex. Go to Full Review
Brian Viner Daily Mail (UK) 1d
4/5
Linklater sets the scene and tells the story with so much joy that it will reel you in, whether or not you are familiar with Godard’s work. Go to Full Review
Alistair Harkness Scotsman 1d
4/5
As infuriating as Godard no doubt was, though, Linklater...treats the making of Breathless as the joyful pursuit of art for art’s sake. It’s a joy that infuses every frame of Nouvelle Vague. Go to Full Review
Helen Hawkins The Arts Desk 4d
4/5
This isn’t pastiche, it’s an academically sound love letter to the nouvelle vague and all who sustained it. Go to Full Review
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t W Nov 13 Lots of fun, breezy. Wished there was a tad bit more drama though. See more Carlos F Nov 8 Beautiful depiction of 1960’s Paris, the interesting and determined personalities in the world of film, and their effect on society at a time when people were more intelectually engaged, more curious, more aware, less self-centered in the toxic way we are today… Also, I loved getting a window into the production of Godard’s “Breathless” and his artistic influences at the time Make sure you are well rested and relaxed, because the subtitles are easy to read and properly timed, but there is so much dialogue in French, that often you won’t be able to finish reading one line before the next one comes… don’t let that frustrate you, because the characters are so rich and the situations so endearing that you’re still able to follow the plot and thoroughly enjoy the movie See more Declan O @pensionersescape 9h I really, really wanted to like this film. I was born in the 50's so Nouvelle Vague was a huge thing as I studied French at university. Lets get straight to the element that ruined the film for me. Au Bout de Souffle was ground breaking for its unrehearsed vibrant and maybe chaotic execution. Why then is every line that comes out of Goddard's mouth in Nouvelle Vague so ponderous, rehearsed and sententious? He sounds like a collection of aphorisms from pretentious cinema philosophers, and frankly for me it got boring. Then I began wondering..is this just a very fine recreatiojn of 60's Paris with very little to underpin it as a narrative? Yes the portrayals of Seaberg and Belmondo are finely done but Goddard's character punctures the balloon every time the film felt like it might take the viewer somewhere interesting. There is little to no chemistry between the Belmondo-Seaberg characters so we learn nothing there. Missed opportunity I feel. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 3d Nouvelle Vague, released in 2025 on Netflix, is a black-and-white film that leans heavily on artistic style over narrative clarity. While the monochrome cinematography is visually striking and gives the film a classic, nostalgic feel, the story is dialogue-heavy, fully in another language, and demands constant reading of subtitles, which makes watching slow, taxing, and less engaging. The plot itself is inconsistent and disjointed, often leaving viewers confused or disengaged. Critics may admire its homage to old-school cinema, but it struggles to connect with modern audiences who expect more accessibility. Overall, the film is moderately interesting, more of a study piece than an enjoyable watch, and it isn’t rewatchable. See more jon m @MezzMezz Jan 25 Amazing! Linklater has captured the era and the spirit of the movement in a way that will blow your mind! You can't get enough of it! See more Alfredo S. @alsuarez Jan 23 Richard Linklater entendió cómo se sentía la Nueva Ola y así fue como nos la transmitió con un casting espectacular y un sentimiento de cine del más puro que hay. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis This is the story of Godard making "Breathless", told in the style and spirit in which Godard made "Breathless".
Director
Richard Linklater
Producer
Michele Halberstadt, Laurent Pétin, Michèle Pétin
Screenwriter
Vincent Palmo Jr., Michele Halberstadt, Laetitia Masson, Holly Gent
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
ARP Sélection SAS
Rating
R (Some Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 31, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 14, 2025
Runtime
1h 46m
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