Breathless Excerpt 8: Michel and Patricia in her room (camera work, posters,dialogue); the theme of death (4’29”).

Excerpt 8

 Questions

1. Note the frequent use of voice-over in this excerpt. What is its advantage here (in relation to conventional editing)?
2.

Discuss the theme of cowardice. Why is Patricia so nervous?

3. Who is Lazlo Kovacs really? What film is Godard referring to here? Why?
4. The theme of death. Why does Michel play with a teddy bear while speaking of death? What film is Godard referring to here?)
5.

Why do you think that this couple was so popular with the new generation in France?