Vivre sa vie (1962)

Nana, a young provincial girl with dreams of becoming an actress, finds herself trapped in the harsh reality of Parisian life, where she gradually plunges into prostitution. Through twelve episodes, Jean-Luc Godard constructs a poetic and heartbreaking portrait of his protagonist, played by a young and talented Anna Karina. Thus, the film stands as an essential work of the Nouvelle Vague, exploring concepts such as freedom, destiny and alienation with an innovative and existentialist style.