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Vivre Sa Vie (1962)

“The many faces of a woman trying to find herself.”

7.7/10 · 723 votes 1h 24m nr Drama

#11 of 23 films from 1962 #512 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Jean-Luc Godard · Written by Jean-Luc Godard

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Overview

Twelve episodic tales in the life of a Parisian woman and her slow descent into prostitution.

Cast

Anna Karinaas Nana Kleinfrankenheim
Sady Rebbotas Raoul
André S. Labartheas Paul
Guylaine Schlumbergeras Yvette
Gérard Hoffmannas Chef
Monique Messineas Elisabeth
Paul Pavelas Journalist
Dimitri Dineffas Dimitri
Peter Kassovitzas Young Man
Eric Schlumbergeras Luigi
Brice Parainas Philosopher
Henri Attalas Arthur
Gilles Quéantas First Customer
Odile Geoffroyas The Cafe Waitress

Facts

Release dateSeptember 20, 1962
Runtime84 min (1h 24m) — shorter as the 1962 average of 117 min
GenresDrama
Original titleVivre sa vie: film en douze tableaux
LanguageFR
Budget$64,000
Box office$24,517 (0.4× budget)
IMDbtt0056663

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Questions

How long is Vivre Sa Vie?
Vivre Sa Vie runs 84 minutes (1h 24m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Vivre Sa Vie worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 723 votes, which places it #11 of 23 films released in 1962 in this index (top 57%) and #512 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Vivre Sa Vie?
Vivre Sa Vie was directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Breathless (1960), Band of Outsiders (1964), Pierrot le Fou (1965).
Who stars in Vivre Sa Vie?
Anna Karina as Nana Kleinfrankenheim; Sady Rebbot as Raoul; André S. Labarthe as Paul; Guylaine Schlumberger as Yvette; Gérard Hoffmann as Chef; Monique Messine as Elisabeth.
What is Vivre Sa Vie rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Vivre Sa Vie?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/61031.

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