Saute ma ville
Saute ma ville

Saute ma ville

1968Movie13 minFrench

A young girl shuts herself away in her apartment and goes about her business in a strange way, as she wastes the night in the kitchen – humming all along.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Jean-Luc GodardGenres: Short Film, Experimental

Plot Summary

This highly experimental short film features a young woman, played by Polish actress/model Olga Georges-Picot, moving through a stark, minimalist apartment. Her actions are disjointed and often nonsensical, culminating in a self-immolating gesture. The film is a highly stylized and abstract exploration of urban alienation and existential dread.

Critical Reception

As a brief, avant-garde piece by a renowned director, 'Saute ma ville' is often viewed as a minor but intriguing work within Godard's filmography. It is recognized for its radical departure from conventional filmmaking and its intense visual and thematic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and challenging.
  • A brief but powerful statement on modern life.
  • Demands interpretation from the viewer.

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Fun Fact

The film's title translates to 'Burn Down My City' and is a commentary on the chaotic and destructive nature of modern urban existence, as well as a potential reference to the May 1968 events in France.

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