Fri6Nov
France · Film
Screening of Award-Winning Documentary FABRIC and Q&A with the Film Team
7:00 PM · Alliance Française of Washington DC
French New Wave Film Series: Breathless was a free film event hosted by the Embassy of La Maison Française in Washington, D.C. It took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM at La Maison Française. Admission was free. Nearest Metro: 30-min walk from Rosslyn (Blue/Orange/Silver).
Experience one of cinema's most influential films with a screening of Jean-Luc Godard's iconic 1960 masterpiece "À bout de souffle" (Breathless). This groundbreaking French New Wave film revolutionized moviemaking with its innovative jump cuts, handheld camera work, and spontaneous style.
The screening features English subtitles, making Godard's stylistic innovations accessible to all viewers. Following the film, a Georgetown University film professor will lead a discussion exploring the movie's lasting impact on cinema and its place in the French New Wave movement.
This free event takes place at La Maison Française on Reservoir Road. No RSVP is required for this celebration of French cinematic artistry.
La Maison Française
4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
30-min walk from Rosslyn · Blue/Orange/Silver (approx.)
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