Richard Linklater's Cannes Premiere: A Meta-Narrative Masterpiece

Cannes 2025: Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' Premieres—A Meta-Narrative Tribute to Godard's 'Breathless'. The 78th Cannes Film Festival saw the premiere of Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague,' a unique meta-narrative film focusing on the production of Jean-Luc Godard's iconic 'Breathless.' The film stars Aubry Dallin as Jean-Paul Belmondo and Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg, with Guillaume Marbek portraying Godard himself. Linklater's choice to center his film on the creation of 'Breathless' is a testament to the enduring influence of Godard's work on cinema. The red-carpet event showcased the film's cast and crew, generating considerable excitement among festival attendees and film enthusiasts worldwide. "It's a real honor to be part of this project," said Zoey Deutch, expressing her excitement about the film. The premiere was a significant moment, highlighting the continued relevance of classic French cinema and the innovative spirit of contemporary filmmaking.