Hello, exciting and energizing, movie buffs and aficionados! Movies that are timeless and take you places are also loved by the majority. For today, I particularly want to talk about my favorite topic – the French Movies of the 60s, brimming with imagination, romance, and a splash of resistance. Imagine yourself in a small French café, a delicious café au lait in hand as you gaze at the screen in such an envy of the actors. Let’s get my list of 10 French Movies of the 60s one should watch before they die.
Criteria for Selection
Now, I know some of you would be curious on how I came up with these jewels. It is here that I chose the Movies that were not only great contributions towards the development of cinema but that also had any interesting comment about society, romantic relationships or life in general. We can therefore take out our popcorn and converse about our business.
The List of Must-Watch Movies
1.Breathless (1960)
An authentic evergreen that pioneered the French New Wave! Jean-Luc Godard is the director and the plot revolves around a young car thief escaping from the police and the love for his American press woman. Its every detail turns out to be a fashion statement.
2.Jules and Jim (1962)
The film centers around a love triangle of two men and a woman named Catherine. It was directed by François Truffaut who put a lot of emotions and drama centered on love into the movie.
3. The 400 Blows (1959)
Here Truffaut tells about his own life in the form of a film of a ten year old boy. The way it’s created makes you want to write a diary- every page is pulled out from within the heart and composed magically.
4. Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962)
The Whole film takes in real time the story of a singer who is waiting for the test result. The film is shot by Agnès Varda. It is sadness but on the other side it’s revealing, the beauty and fragility of womanhood.
5.The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
A heart rendering, colorful and riveting musical cinematography. Featuring Catherine Deneuve, the film is a tale of love and heartbreak in the form of a musical drama. Catchy tunes that make you forget!
6.Pierrot le Fou (1965)
And yes, another Godard classic! Such a flurry of romance and action, mixing different cinema styles while talking directly to an audience Attention: a delight for the eyes.
7.Vivre Sa Vie (1962)
A sad story of a young woman turning to some form of a sex work for survival is presented in the vein of the film. It’s an intellectually satisfying work, one that does not refrain from polemics and issues that concern any existentialist.
8.Weekend (1967)
In this film about the bourgeoisie the critique is inherent and the filmmaker’s attitude is not without humor. I would recommend this to anyone that cares about culture because Godard’s signature is completely there.
9.The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
Luis Bunuel’s film is a surrealist comedy that presents the bourgeoisie with absurdities. It’s both comical and stimulating as well as absurd.
10.The Mother and the Whore (1973)
A film told through roundtable conversations. It is about relationships and love. It is kind of different, Nevertheless it’s definitely worth the trouble for those who are ready to go to the depths.
Conclusion
So that’s it—my list of top 10 brilliant 1960s French Movies that simply MUST be watched. Regardless of the genre be it romance, action or drama, each and every one of the listed movies has something interesting in it, be it eye candy or particular and unique acting or even comprehensive insights about society. Allow yourself to do this and you will see the reason why this period in cinema is still so relevant.
FAQs
1. What makes 1960s French films unique?
They broke away from traditional storytelling, introducing innovative techniques and tackling social issues head-on.
2. Who are some key directors from this era?
Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut, and Agnès Varda are among the most influential directors of the time.
3. Where can I watch these films?
Many of these films are available on streaming platforms like Criterion Channel, Netflix, and Amazon Prime.
4. Are these films suitable for all audiences?
While some films may contain mature themes, they are essential viewing for understanding cinema’s evolution.
5. How can I get started with French cinema?
Start with this list! Watching these films will give you a solid foundation in French film history.
