Auction Alert: Rare Manuscript of Godard's Iconic Film "Breathless" Hits the Auction Block
Script segments from Jean-Luc Godard's film "Breathless" are up for bid. - Script segments of Godard's film "Beyond Breath" are being offered for sale at auction
Whoa, film buffs! Get ready for a mind-blowing auction indeed! The one and only handwritten manuscript of the legendary film "Breathless" by Godard is about to hit the auction block!
- Godard's Handwritten Masterpiece
- One-of-a-Kind "Breathless" Manuscript
- Iconic French New Wave Cinema
- Auction Time: New York
- HOLD UP! Let's rewind for a second
Jean-Luc Godard, a pioneer of the French New Wave, is known for his spontaneous working methods. This unique manuscript is the only known one of the groundbreaking film "Breathless" and probably the most detailed screenplay ever penned by Godard. He often touched up dialogues at the last minute before shooting!
"Breathless," starring Jean Seberg and Jean-Paul Belmondo, is considered a masterpiece of the French New Wave revolution, which rocked the film world at the tail end of the 1950s. Sadly, the Franco-Swiss filmmaker parted ways with us at 91 back in 2022. He was a leading figure of the French New Wave movement.
This precious artifact comes from the hoard of Georges de Beauregard, the producer of "Breathless."
Fun Facts about Godard, "Breathless," and the Manuscript
- "Breathless" was originally based on a treatment by François Truffaut, another French New Wave heavyweight.
- The movie was shot in a documentary style, featuring real locations and embracing improvisation in scriptwriting.
- The now-famous production took only 20 action-packed days to film, showcasing Godard's unconventional approach and the film's innovative spirit!
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- This upcoming auction presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of cinematic history – the handwritten manuscript of Godard's iconic film "Breathless."
- The one-of-a-kind manuscript, embodying the spirit of the French New Wave, will be part of the Sotheby's Holdings auction, making waves in the entertainment and movies-and-tv world alike, especially for Godard's devoted fans.
