French
Film director
03 Dec 1930
Jean-Luc Godard is a renowned French-Swiss film director and screenwriter, known for his groundbreaking work in the French New Wave movement of the 1960s. Born on December 3, 1930, in Paris, France, Godard grew up in a Swiss Protestant family and initially pursued a career in ethnology before turning to filmmaking. He began his career as a film critic for the influential publication Cahiers du Cinéma, where he championed the auteur theory that emphasized the director as the primary creative force behind a film.
In 1960, Godard made his directorial debut with "Breathless," a crime thriller that quickly garnered international acclaim and established him as a leading figure in the New Wave movement. Known for his innovative and experimental approach to filmmaking, Godard's work often incorporates non-linear narratives, unconventional editing techniques, and political undertones. Some of his most notable films include "Contempt," "Pierrot le Fou," and "Weekend." Throughout his career, Godard has continued to push the boundaries of traditional filmmaking, earning him a reputation as one of the most influential and avant-garde directors in the history of cinema.
