Now, it’s the turn of French cinema and a movie that launched a movement. READ MORE: 20 unmissable movies to look forward to in 2026Nouvelle Vague digs into the making of Breathless, the 1960 crime drama that launched French New Wave (or Nouvelle Vague in French). Delving into the shoot, particularly the tension between Godard and Seberg, provides a fascinating window into how genius can often be messy. Meanwhile, Deutch offers the strongest performance of the film, taking the icon that Jean Seberg became and making her more human. If you’ve never seen Breathless, or have no love for the French New Wave, Nouvelle Vague may leave you lost.