Jean-Luc Godard's Best Movies, Ranked
A Critical Re-Evaluation
Forget the critics and the box office. These are the Jean-Luc Godard movies that truly matter.
Jean-Luc Godard is one of the most important and influential filmmakers of all time. His work has been praised by critics and scholars alike for its originality, its experimentalism, and its political engagement.
However, Godard's films can also be challenging and even off-putting to some viewers. His use of jump cuts, long takes, and unconventional narrative structures can be jarring to those accustomed to more traditional filmmaking techniques.
Despite these challenges, Godard's films are essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand the history of cinema. His work has had a profound impact on subsequent filmmakers, and it continues to inspire and challenge viewers today.
In honor of Godard's 90th birthday, we've compiled a list of his 10 best movies, ranked according to IMDb user ratings:
1. Breathless (1960) 2. Contempt (1963) 3. Pierrot le Fou (1965) 4. Weekend (1967) 5. La Chinoise (1967) 6. Alphaville (1965) 7. Masculin Féminin (1966) 8. Vivre Sa Vie (1962) 9. Band of Outsiders (1964) 10. My Life to Live (1962)
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