Vivre Sa Vie (1962) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Jean-Luc Godard · Starring Sady Rebbot, Anna Karina
Twelve episodic tales in the life of a Parisian woman and her slow descent into prostitution.
Where was Vivre Sa Vie filmed?
- Paris, France, Paris – Nana walks through the famous avenue in an early sequence. Godard captures the iconic Paris boulevard as part of the film's documentation of urban life and Nana's movement through the city
- Paris, France, Paris – Nana walks across the expansive square during a contemplative moment. The vast public space emphasizes Nana's isolation within the urban landscape, central to Godard's examination of alienation
- Paris, France, Paris – Multiple scenes of Nana navigating streets and cafés in the intellectually vibrant district. Godard uses the bohemian quarter to ground the film in Paris's cultural and intellectual geography
- Paris, France, Paris – Nana spends time in the bohemian neighborhood during various scenes of street life and character interactions. The historic artistic quarter provides authentic backdrop for Nana's precarious existence and encounters with other characters
- Paris, France, Paris – Scenes shot on Rue Mouffetard and surrounding neighborhoods where Nana interacts with various people. Godard documents the working-class and student areas of Paris as part of his observational approach to mapping social spaces