Save Who You Can - 2003-01-21. Director: Jean-Luc Godard. France, 1980, Color, 87 minutes. This film, praised on the occasion of Godard's return from the mysterious nowhere after 1968, received the most acclaim after "Breathless." Here, Godard addresses the subject of prostitution, which he had previously explored in his films "My Life to Live" and "2 or 3 Things I Know About Her," telling the story of a television director who has lost his purpose in life, his girlfriend who wants to leave him, and a young prostitute who, interestingly, has a more organized and orderly life than the other two. The lives of these characters are presented in a fragmented manner, and they occasionally intersect. The film "Save Who You Can" does not have a simple, linear narrative; rather, it is constructed more like a piece of music, with rhythmic, thematic, auditory, and visual arrangements, featuring a significant amount of profound dialogue and tastefully stunning sexual scenes that linger in the mind for a long time. Watching this film is recommended for all lovers of the French New Wave cinema.
Save Who You Can
The article discusses the film 'Save Who You Can' by Jean-Luc Godard, which explores themes of purpose, relationships, and prostitution through a fragmented narrative style. It highlights Godard's return to filmmaking after a hiatus and the film's artistic merits, making it a recommended watch for fans of French New Wave cinema.
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The article discusses the film 'Save Who You Can' by Jean-Luc Godard, which examines themes of purpose, relationships, and prostitution through a non-linear narrative. It highlights Godard's artistic return to filmmaking after a significant hiatus.
- The film was released in 1980 and is noted for its fragmented storytelling.
- It addresses complex themes such as the lives of a television director, his girlfriend, and a young prostitute.
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The French New Wave was a cinematic movement in the late 1950s and 1960s that challenged traditional filmmaking conventions and explored new narrative techniques.
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