33 Films by Jean-Luc Godard

In the late 1960s, Patricia and Emile, two young adults, meet nightly on a sound stage. They discuss learning, ideas, and how to bring about change. The sound stage is filled with imagery of the era – scenes from the…

In the city of Alphaville, a powerful computer called Alpha 60 controls the citizens. Created by Professor Von Braun, the city is now devoid of emotion; people communicate only in code and have forgotten how to love. Lemmy Caution is…

Franz and Arthur, devoted fans of film noir and Westerns, live in a world inspired by their favorite movies. They drift through Paris seeking adventure and meet Odile, a captivating woman who draws them into her orbit. The three form…

In Paris, as consumer culture changes, this drama follows a middle-class housewife facing financial difficulties. Unable to cover her family's expenses, she begins working as a prostitute. The film examines societal expectations and how economic pressures affect a woman's self-esteem…

A seemingly perfect weekend getaway to the countryside turns into a nightmare for a wealthy French family. Their idyllic escape quickly descends into chaos as societal order breaks down. The film explores the dark consequences of unchecked desires, as the…

This drama follows Jeremy Prokosch, a practical art film producer, as he works with renowned director Fritz Lang to adapt Homer's "The Odyssey" for the screen. As the ambitious project faces difficulties, Prokosch hires a veteran screenwriter to revitalize the…

A petty thief steals a car and, in a moment of impulse, kills a police officer on a motorcycle. Now a fugitive, he tries to convince a young woman to flee the country with him, heading for Italy.

This is a story about a young woman yearning for motherhood who struggles with her relationship. She works as a stripper and initiates a risky pursuit of another man to provoke jealousy in her boyfriend. The film explores themes of…

A married woman and a single man fall in love, experiencing both affection and conflict. A dog wanders between their worlds as the seasons change. They reunite, and the dog becomes a symbol of their divided affections. The woman's husband…

Carmen X, a captivating and dangerous woman connected to a terrorist group, enters the life of her estranged uncle. She claims to need his beach house for a film project with friends, but her real plan is to rob a…

This film unfolds as a story woven from literary quotes across time, loosely following a drifter who is taken in by a wealthy woman, and who she falls in love with. Tragedy strikes when he drowns, but he later returns…

During the filming of a movie, the director becomes drawn to the story of a young factory worker who is fired by her employer for her involvement in union efforts.

Director Gaspard Bazin is in the early stages of developing his next film, currently focused on securing funding and casting. He enlists Jean Almereyda, a producer struggling with financial difficulties, to help him raise capital. Almereyda's wife, Eurydice, aspires to…

In his Grenoble studio, Jean-Luc Godard discusses securing funding for his film while experimenting with video and film. The story unfolds across two screens, depicting a young working-class couple struggling in a cramped apartment building. Their marriage unravels as infidelity…

In Atlantic City, Paula Nelson unexpectedly investigates the truth behind her lover Richard Politzer's death. Her investigation leads her into a dangerous underworld where she meets a man named Typhus. Their first meeting ends with Typhus unconscious in her hotel…

This film unfolds in three parts, following a group of vacationing Europeans on a Mediterranean cruise, where passengers from many countries converse in various languages. Simultaneously, a sister and brother bring their parents to a courtroom setting, demanding answers about…

The film explores the connected lives of a TV director, his ex-lover, and an escort. It examines the complex relationship between their intimate and professional lives, showing their vulnerabilities and strengths. As the story unfolds, each character struggles with what…

The film presents a series of vignettes featuring actors portraying both real and imagined characters, set against a backdrop of rock music. Jean-Luc Godard stars as a relentlessly demanding filmmaker, obsessed with extracting the absolute best performance from his cast.

This drama follows a woman navigating complicated relationships and difficult choices. Seen as superficial, she grapples with conflicting feelings as she confronts the harsh realities of her life. She is married to a man who physically abuses her but offers…

In *Le Livre d’Image*, Jean-Luc Godard reuses existing images—films, documentaries, paintings, television archives—and incorporates excerpts from books and music fragments. Poetic rhyme, the connection or contrast of ideas, and editing as a central aesthetic element drive the film. Godard works…

A college student unexpectedly discovers she's pregnant, despite never having had sex. This surprising event has far-reaching consequences, affecting everyone around her, even those with no connection to the situation. As the news spreads, relationships are strained, beliefs are challenged,…

The film follows twelve linked stories from a young woman's life in Paris, exploring her experiences with love, poverty, and vulnerability. Each scene provides a personal look at her world, showing both happy times and difficult challenges that eventually lead…

This dystopian story follows a young man, the last known descendant of William Shakespeare, in a world recovering from the Chernobyl disaster. As civilization rebuilds, he feels compelled to revive his ancestor's plays, hoping to offer hope to the survivors.…

Paris, summer 1967. A group of disillusioned middle-class students, led by Guillaume and Veronique, aim to change their lives and society. Inspired by Maoist revolutionary ideas, they form a cell and explore the possibility of using terrorism and violence to…

During a fictional nation's conflict, corrupt soldiers lure struggling farmers with promises of an easy, happy life. As chaos unfolds, two peasants write to their families, describing exaggerated victories on the front lines. This story explores deception, resilience, and faithfulness,…

Set in postwar France, Pierrot, a young man feeling stifled by his society, leaves Paris seeking change. He meets Marianne, a strong and mysterious woman fleeing dangerous people from her past in Algeria. They travel together through beautiful landscapes, from…

During the Algerian War, a young Frenchman in Geneva becomes involved in dangerous political games and a passionate romance. He unknowingly connects with a determined female activist from a rival militant group. They develop a surprising love for each other…

In a society where debts demand a steep price, Emile Chenal enters a perilous negotiation. With his wife Françoise, he seeks help from boxing manager Jim Fox Warner to recover money owed to them. As pressure intensifies and threats escalate…

Paul, a young man searching for direction, starts working in market research and becomes roommates with Madeleine, a hopeful pop star aiming for fame. Told in fifteen separate scenes, the film shows how their differing views reflect society's increasing focus…

This character-driven story follows filmmaker Simon Donnadieu in the 1980s as he undergoes a profound transformation when a divine entity enters his body. His wife Rachel witnesses these dramatic changes and stays devoted to him, struggling to understand this extraordinary…

This film explores Sarajevo, Palestine, Israel, and the nature of war through three interconnected stories: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.

A voice describes a project charting the four stages of love: first encounter, physical intimacy, conflict and separation, and reconciliation. The project will be explored through three couples, spanning youth, adulthood, and old age. The medium – play, film, novel,…

While filming a documentary about a communist printing press, a union member and a leftist activist debate how best to convey their message, focusing on captions for photographs depicting a Portuguese protest and a French strike. One of them decides…