Title: Pierrot Le Fou
Year: 1965
Director: Jean Luc Godard
Country: France
Language: French
Jean Luc Godard made his first feature film in 1960, with Breathless. By the time Pierrot Le Fou hit cinemas, just 5 years later, Godard has perfected his craft and is beloved by film critics. Heavily influenced by pop art, Godard's cinema would be bold, adventurous and break all the norms of conventional film-making.
Pierrot (Jean Paul Belmondo) escapes his boring society and travels from Paris to the Mediterranean Sea with Marianne (Anna Karina), a girl chased by hit-men from Algeria. They lead an unorthodox life, always on the ru
Pierrot Le Fou is a tale of obsessive desire; a man trying to find meaning in an absurd world. It reflects Godard's desire to find meaning at that time. Its use of vivid colours and gorgeous cinematography make the film a very visually appealing picture, but audiences may be turned off by Godard's loose structure and disjointed editing.
I went into Pierrot Le Fou expecting and wanting a weird movie that pushed boundaries and, while at times I was admittedly confused, my expectations were met. This is a playful film that never takes itself too seriously and can be quite funny at times. I think it will need multiple viewings to be fully appreciated.
The beautiful colors, song-and-dance numbers. energetic acting and remarkable cinemascope are bound to make Pierrot Le Fou an enjoyable experience. Watch all of Godard's 60's filmography.
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