Breathless (1960)

Jean-Luc Godard's ¬Breathless« (1960) is a seminal film in the French New Wave movement, exploring themes of love, crime, and existential rebellion with innovative cinematic techniques like jump cuts, handheld camerawork, and non-linear storytelling. The film follows the charismatic criminal Michel Poiccard (Jean-Paul Belmondo) and his tumultuous relationship with American student Patricia Franchini (Jean Seberg), blending their intense connection with a critique of societal norms and post-war existentialism. Godard's avant-garde approach and documentary-like visual style revolutionized cinema, making »Breathless« an enduring influence that continues to captivate and inspire.