A Woman Is a Woman

film by Godard [1961]

Also known as: “Une Femme est une femme”

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A Woman Is a Woman (1961) is a French comedy film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It stars Anna Karina as a nightclub dancer who desperately wants a baby. The film is known for its playful and experimental style, characteristic of the French New Wave movement. It was one of seven films Godard made with Karina during their marriage and professional collaboration. The film is considered an influential work of the 1960s and showcases Godard's innovative approach to filmmaking, including its use of color and its exploration of themes related to relationships and desire.12

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…Femme est une femme (1961; A Woman Is a Woman), a lonely, pathetic prostitute in Vivre sa vie (1962; My Life to Live), and a member of a gang of alienated youths who attempt a robbery in Bande à part (1964; Band of Outsiders). In 1965 she starred in three…
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