Breathless / A Bout De Souffle (1960)
Original b&w publicity still #B-32 from Breathless/ À bout de souffle (1960).
Capturing the spirit of the French New Wave, a movement that reshaped modern cinema through spontaneity, ambiguity, and rebellion against classical storytelling. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard, the film became a manifesto for youthful freedom and cinematic experimentation, influencing generations of filmmakers with its handheld camerawork, jump cuts, and cool existential tone. Jean Seberg and Jean-Paul Belmondo emerged as enduring icons of 1960s modernity, embodying a new, effortless kind of screen presence.
The image shows Michel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) and Patricia (Jean Seberg) in an intimate close-up, their faces nearly touching as her hand rests lightly at his neck. Shot in soft monochrome, the still conveys both tenderness and emotional tension, capturing the fragile balance between desire and detachment that defines their relationship. Seberg’s cropped haircut and striped top contrast with Belmondo’s raw masculinity, visually expressing the film’s blend of romance, alienation, and cool detachment that has made Breathless one of the most iconic films in world cinema.
- Year: 1960
- Size: 8 X 10 Inches
- Condition: Unframed
- Product Code: T6412
