Nouvelle Vague (Defining The Notion Of Auteur Cinema)

Antoine is a pre-adolescent in conflict with institutions: school and his family distress him, for different reasons. One day, Antoine decides to skip school and ends up getting into trouble, which only increases the dissatisfaction of his parents who decide that it is best for the boy to face his actions. Considered one of the greatest French films in history, a lighthearted and rebellious portrait, not at all complacent.

When a group of disillusioned students immerse themselves in Chinese Maoist ideology and communist literature, they decide to unleash their own revolution through acts of terrorism and violence believing it is the only way to bring about real change in their world. Set before the tumultuous events of May '68 in Paris, Jean-Luc Godard delivers a ruthless and acidic political drama that invites reflection on social transformation.

Ginette, Rita, Jacqueline and Jane try to find fulfillment and love in their lives. Rita has a fiancé whose family is obsessed with social distinction; Jane has a boy-friend in the army, but does not hesitate to enjoy herself with chance encounters; Ginette has a mysterious passion that keeps her away from her colleagues at nights. Jacqueline is lonely; but who is that mysterious bike-rider who is constantly following her ?

In the aftermath of a devastating nuclear war, humanity faces imminent extinction in Paris. Through time travel and a series of still images, one man's voice unfolds as he embarks on a desperate mission to gather resources and save civilization. Along the way, he confronts the memories of a lonely woman, echoes of the past on an airport pier, and the thin line between life and death in this iconic experimental film by Chris Maker.

After a failed suicide attempt, Claude is recruited for a groundbreaking time travel experiment, never before tested on humans. However, a malfunction leaves him trapped in his past, forcing him to navigate a disjointed mosaic of memories in no apparent order. This cinematic marvel by Alain Resnais boldly navigates the realms of fantasy and memory, unraveling the intricate layers of the protagonist's psyche.

Follow the story of Séverine, a woman in a loveless marriage who indulges in her dark sexual fantasies at a brothel during the daytime. As she becomes more empowered, her double life threatens to unravel when her husband suspects her of infidelity. The film explores themes of desire, guilt, and liberation through stunning visuals and unforgettable performances, leaving a lasting impact on the viewer.

A singer anxiously awaits her medical test results over two real-time hours. Roaming Paris streets, she encounters friends, strangers, and faces her own reflections on mortality. The city's vibrant pulse becomes a backdrop to her existential quest. Her journey culminates in a newfound perspective on life. This is an unmissable, riveting journey that beautifully navigates existential anxieties directed by pioneer filmmaker Agnès Varda.

A French actress and a Japanese architect engage in a brief, intense love affair in post-war Hiroshima. Their romance serves as a backdrop to explore their respective traumas and memories of World War II. The film delves into the complexities of love, loss, and memory, masterfully intertwining the personal with the historical. Directed by Alain Resnais, it's a cinematic tapestry of emotion and time.

A sociopathic and petty thief, Michel Poiccard, runs from the authorities after killing a policeman in a hit gone wrong. He finds a way out when he reunites with an American female journalist, who he asks to join him on his escape to Italy. Oblivious to the danger that closes in, with the media, police and underworld actively looking for him, Poiccard wastes and wanders the city, both searching for owed debts and new love.

This film is a 1965 French New Wave film directed by Jean-Luc Godard and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo and Anna Karina. The story follows Ferdinand, unhappily married, escaping society, traveling with Marianne, pursued by hitmen from Algeria and leading an unconventional on-the-run life. With Godard's experimental style, it's a captivating blend of romance, crime, and road movie, exploring complex human relationships in an unpredictable journey, making it a cinematic masterpiece for lovers of innovative storytelling.