My Life to Live
film by Godard [1962]
Also known as: “Vivre sa vie”
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My Life to Live (1962) is a French New Wave film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. The film stars Anna Karina as a young Parisian prostitute whose life is explored through a series of vignettes. Godard uses a documentary-like style, with a focus on Karina's character, to examine themes of alienation, existentialism, and the search for meaning in modern life. The film is known for its raw portrayal of its subject and its innovative cinematic techniques, characteristic of Godard's work during this period.12
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