Archive · 19 May 2025
Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' Premieres to Acclaim at Cannes
Imagine a new movie about how they made the old French movie, 'Breathless.'
It's called 'Nouvelle Vague' and was made by Richard Linklater.
It's in black and white, like the old movies, and was shown at a big film festival in France.
When it was over, everyone loved it so much they stood up and clapped for more than ten minutes!
The movie is about the style and feel of the French New Wave movement.
It stars actors playing the people who made the original film.
People are now interested in buying the new film to show it around the world.
Richard Linklater premiered 'Nouvelle Vague' at Cannes, a homage to the French New Wave.
The film received a standing ovation lasting over 10 minutes at the Palais des Festivals.
'Nouvelle Vague' reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard's 'Breathless'.
The film stars Guillaume Marbeck as Godard and Zoey Deutch.
Paris-based sales agent Goodfellas is selling 'Nouvelle Vague' to international buyers.
- Who
- Richard Linklater, along with actors Guillaume Marbeck and Zoey Deutch.
- What
- Richard Linklater's film 'Nouvelle Vague' premiered and received a standing ovation.
- When
- May 18, 2025, at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Where
- Cannes, France, at the Palais des Festivals.
- Why
- To pay homage to the French New Wave and 'Breathless'.
- Published
- May 18, 2025
- Event
- Cannes Film Festival
- Reception
- 10-minute standing ovation
- Film Details
- Black-and-white, 4:3 aspect ratio
- Sales Agent
- Goodfellas (sales agent)