Jean-Luc Godard

Jean-Luc Godard (1930–2022) was a French-Swiss film director, screenwriter, and critic, widely regarded as a leading figure of the French New Wave. After writing criticism for *Cahiers du cinéma*, he moved into filmmaking and helped redefine modern cinema with bold editing, self-reflexive storytelling, and political engagement. His debut feature, *Breathless* (1960), became a landmark of the movement. Godard went on to make influential films including *Contempt* (1963), *Pierrot le Fou* (1965), and *Weekend* (1967). Over a long career, he continued to experiment with form, video, and essayistic cinema, remaining a provocative voice in film culture.