GRADE: 8.5
An examination of sexual relationships, in which three protagonists interact in different combinations.
Original Title: Sauve qui peut (la vie)
Director: Jean-Luc Godard
Country of Origin: France | Switzerland | West Germany | Austria
THOUGHTS:
My first post-New Wave Godard film was a surprise. It’s recognizably Godard–with all the formal experiments, technical subterfuge, and playful inter-titles one might expect. But the vibe is different: less revolutionary and challenging, more alienated and despairing. It’s a solid piece of work that fits within Godard’s oeuvre without making commercial compromises or relying on past successes. Impressive.