• Jean-Luc Godard, a French-Swiss film director, screenwriter, and critic, was a pivotal figure in the French New Wave movement of the 1960s. • His groundbreaking work, such as 'Breathless' (1960), revolutionized filmmaking through experimentation with narrative, sound, and camerawork. • Godard's films often incorporated homages to film history and expressed his political views, influenced by existentialism and Marxist philosophy. • He collaborated with renowned actresses like Anna Karina and Anne Wiazemsky, creating influential works that continue to impact cinema. • His significant contributions to cinema earned him an Academy Honorary Award in 2010 and cemented his status as one of the most influential filmmakers of the post-war era. - digital collage