The Revolutionary Life, Cinema, and Legacy of Jean-Luc Godard

This book follows Jean-Luc Godard from his early life in Paris and the literature and art that fed his love of cinema to his writing for Cahiers du Cinéma and his break from classical Hollywood storytelling. It explores his filmography and how it changed cinema, and closes with his legacy and influence. A stimulating read for cinephiles, film students and fans of the French New Wave. It offers a clear way into the work of one of cinema's boldest and most influential figures. 86 pages.