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Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' Wows Cannes with 6.5-Minute Ovation

5/19/2025

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Richard Linklater's "Nouvelle Vague" made a stunning debut at Cannes, captivating audiences with a 6.5-minute standing ovation. This homage to Jean-Luc Godard beautifully recreates the essence of "Breathless" in striking black and white, starring Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg. While it celebrates the French New Wave's cinematic legacy, fans await its U.S. release.

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Richard Linklater's "Nouvelle Vague" made a stunning debut at Cannes, captivating audiences with a 6.5-minute standing ovation. This homage to Jean-Luc Godard beautifully recreates the essence of "Breathless" in striking black and white, starring Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg. While it celebrates the French New Wave's cinematic legacy, fans await its U.S. release.