Netflix Buys Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ After Cannes

Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague,' a French-language, black-and-white homage to Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 classic 'Breathless' and the French New Wave, has been acquired by Netflix after an acclaimed Cannes Film Festival debut. Guillaume Marbeck stars as Godard, Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg, and Aubry Dullin as Jean-Paul Belmondo. The film received standing ovations at Cannes ranging from six-and-a-half to over ten minutes and is already considered a strong contender for major awards. Netflix reportedly paid a record $4 million for domestic rights, reflecting high expectations for the film's success. The film will likely have only a minimal theatrical release for awards qualification before streaming exclusively on Netflix. Critics have praised 'Nouvelle Vague' as both a loving tribute to the French New Wave and a showcase for Linklater's unique directorial style.