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Netflix Breaks Records with $4M Linklater Film Acquisition

5/27/2025

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Netflix has made waves by acquiring Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague for a staggering $4 million, setting a new record for French-language films. This cinematic homage, which premiered at Cannes to an 11-minute standing ovation, delves into a tragic love story and showcases iconic figures from the film industry. With this move, Netflix is eyeing more awards after its triumph with Emilia Pérez.

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Netflix has made waves by acquiring Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague for a staggering $4 million, setting a new record for French-language films. This cinematic homage, which premiered at Cannes to an 11-minute standing ovation, delves into a tragic love story and showcases iconic figures from the film industry. With this move, Netflix is eyeing more awards after its triumph with Emilia Pérez.