Breathless (À bout de souffle)

"Breathless" (À bout de souffle) is a 1960 French film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, a key work of the French New Wave cinema. It tells the story of Michel, a young criminal living impulsively in Paris, who fakes an identity and is on the run from the police. The film explores themes of rebellion, love, and existential angst through innovative editing, naturalistic dialogue, and a free-flowing narrative style. Its influence is significant in cinema history for challenging traditional storytelling techniques and embracing a more spontaneous, personal approach to filmmaking.