Godard Mon Amour
Godard Mon Amour

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Godard Mon Amour

2017
Movie
108 min
French

In 1967, during the making of “La Chinoise,” film director Jean-Luc Godard falls in love with 19-year-old actress Anne Wiazemsky and marries her.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users71%
Director: Michel HazanaviciusGenres: Comedy, Drama, Biography

Plot Summary

In 1968 Paris, Jean-Luc Godard is at a crossroads, experiencing marital strife with his wife Anne Wiazemsky. As political and social turmoil grips the city, Godard grapples with his artistic direction, his personal life, and the revolutionary spirit of the times, leading to a profound identity crisis.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised its humor and Louis Garrel's performance as Godard, others found it to be a somewhat superficial and uneven portrayal of the iconic director and his tumultuous period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its playful and lighthearted approach to a complex subject.

  • Louis Garrel's performance as Godard is often highlighted as a strong point.

  • Criticized by some for lacking deeper insight into Godard's artistic process or the political context.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally indicate that viewers found the film to be an entertaining, albeit not particularly profound, look at a legendary filmmaker. Many appreciated the humor and the chemistry between the leads.

Fun Fact

The film is based on Anne Wiazemsky's 2015 autobiographical novel 'Un an après' (One Year After), offering her perspective on her relationship with Jean-Luc Godard.

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CinemaSerf

I think it's pretty safe to say that Jean-Luc Godard was a bit of a selfish arse, and Louis Garrel captures that really quite effectively here. The film is set in 1967 when French society was being rocked by political upheaval, student demo...

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