Unseen Jean-Luc Godard 'Breathless' Manuscript Up for Auction in Paris
Auction for Screenplay Portion of Godard's Movie 'Breathless' - Script segments from "Beyond Breath," the movie by Godard, are available for auction
Get ready to step back in time and own a piece of cinema history! A pristine, hand-written manuscript of French-Swiss filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard's groundbreaking film 'Breathless' is up for grabs at an auction in Paris.
This one-of-a-kind treasure, which hails from the collection of renowned "Breathless" film producer Georges de Beauregard, consists of 72 loose, handwritten pages containing both script and dialogue. The manuscript includes 29 A4 pages of script, 38 pages of dialogue, and 5 pages breakdown of the film's trailer.
Fans of the New Wave movement will appreciate that this manuscript covers the first 14 minutes of this iconic film. Keep in mind that Godard was well-known for his spontaneous approach, preferring to write dialogues at the last minute before filming.
As a result, this manuscript likely represents the most thorough record of Godard's working process that exists. With the manuscript up for auction, admirers of the Nouvelle Vague movement now have an exclusive opportunity to delve deeper into the mind of a legendary filmmaker.
The auction takes place from June 4 to 18 at Sotheby's in Paris, with online bidding available for those who can't attend in person. So whether you're a film buff, historian, or collector, don't miss your chance to own this historic piece of cinema artistry.
Fun Fact: The 'Breathless' manuscript's exhibit and auction coincide with the renewed interest in the French New Wave, as seen in Richard Linklater's film 'Nouvelle Vague,' which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Catch this intriguing film to learn more about the making of 'Breathless'!
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In the realm of entertainment and movies-and-tv, a piece of cinema history is being auctioned off. Specifically, the hand-written manuscript of Jean-Luc Godard's groundbreaking film 'Breathless' - an artifact from the New Wave movement - is up for grabs at Sotheby's in Paris from June 4 to 18.
