Breathless (1960) – Filming Locations
Drama / Crime / Romance · Directed by Jean-Luc Godard · Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg
A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him.
Where was Breathless filmed?
- Paris, France, Paris – Michel drives down the famous avenue in a stolen Cadillac early in the film. The iconic Parisian boulevard serves as a key location for Michel's reckless driving and criminal flight, establishing the film's urban setting
- Paris, France, Paris – Michel flees through the streets after the shooting; Parisian police pursue him through the square. The major Parisian plaza is used for chase sequences and Michel's evasion of police following the fatal shooting
- Paris, France, Paris – Michel and Patricia walk and converse through the winding streets and alleys. The bohemian neighborhood provides intimate street-level scenes capturing the casual romance and wandering nature of Michel and Patricia's relationship
- Paris, France, Paris – Patricia's apartment building where much of the middle section takes place. The actual street and building in Montparnasse served as Patricia's residence, establishing her home as the central refuge for the fugitive Michel
- Paris, France, Paris – Michel attempts to flee France and escape the police at the airport. The airport serves as the climactic location where Michel's final attempt at escape is thwarted, leading to the film's tragic conclusion