Vivre sa vie

[inngridable]

I agree with her about silence and talking..it's hard to keep the balance between the two..

[Mary6619]

Mia Wallace: Don't you hate that?

Vincent: Hate what?

Mia: Uncomfortable silences. Why do we feel it's necessary to yak about bullshit in order to be comfortable?

Vincent: I don't know. That's a good question.

Mia: That's when you know you've found somebody really special: you can just shut the fuck up for a minute and comfortably share silence

[PtAltmVansanTarr]

Ok, the scene is simple, it's about whether we are here to think r simply experience life as it is. Whether for example consumers in the West should simply enjoy life b/c history is meaningless and sooner or later another region will dominate, or whether we should be more critical despite it being a burden. His story about Portos is about that, he is in the middle of placing a bomb,violently creating history, and when he begins to think he suddenly cannot run away, putting his life in danger. A

[thechewydude]

I wonder how much of this scene is scripted.. it looks like the only thing Godard did was put the camera there; this scene is so honest and natural.

[chariotselene]

scene 11 (or chapter 11) is why I speak now

[kinman91]

My favorite scene in the film!

[andrevonah]

mois je crois que la vie dois être facile

soooooo prefaces today

[mystarwood]

My absolute favorite Godard film... Anna Karina was magnefique with her beauty, intelligence, and emotion... A stunning film that must never be forgotten.

Love you, Karina <3

[mahound9]

I love that one shot where she looks right out through the camera at the audience. Like she's saying: "You're getting this? You understand?"

[spirmessi]

if you like to see the cinema history watch *BIRTH OF CINEMA* in youtube and enjoy.

[RoboSlater]

Ayn Rand described all evil in the world as a consequence of the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, a philosopher praised by the male character.

[strigoiu13]

@RoboSlater ayn rand who said that all economic crises derives from state intervention on the free market?

no hell what a rolemodel you have chosen

[Quex01]

Can you imagine, that this kind of conversation could take place in Hollywood movie? All i can think of is debate between explosions about taste differences of american and french hambuger.

[RoboSlater]

Look at the scene more closely:  The gravitas comes from the mention of four or five philosophers, that they are mentioned by an older gentleman who describes himself as being a "writer", he's smoking a cigarette, he speaks with assurance. Therefore, the viewer is bamboozled into thinking there was real substance.

Perhaps that's the genius of the scene. It exposes how shallow we can be.

[xXPinkGoddessXx]

@RoboSlater So if they were speaking total gibberish, you think people would still be praising this scene merely because the actor is an elderly writer who smokes? Shallow? Speak for yourself.

[s6tone]

I find this film so arresting. The moments they start looking at the camera, the provocation of a desire to see beyond camera frame, and absurdly random encounters with philosophy are just some of its stunning features..

[annalisapaglialonga]

amo molto la solitudine delle visioni, il silenzio di un cinema che purtroppo non è mai stato abbastanza vuoto, assoluto,ma va ene così,che a giro concluso, mi ritorna la stanza , la gente, la più bella illusione di senso in via di compimento..

[vossmistrzkrwa]

if you are fans of godard's cinema. check out jerzy skolimowski's 3 genius (barrier (bariera), hands up (rece do gory), le depart) movies from the 60. with mesmerizing music of krzysztof komeda. i'm very surprised those movies are forgotten as there are still so many fans of j-l godard

[mahound9]

I love the moment when she looks right through the camera, out the fourth wall, at the audience. It's like she knows that we're here and we've been watching her since her adventure began.

[b6gm6n]

This scene alone in the 10 minutes you have shown has more beauty and charm and wonder than a billion other youtube videos combined, AK is such a wonderfully beautiful woman, it knocks your socks off :)

[fol2choco]

très intéressant, quand on voit le cinéma français maintenant....c'est comme si c'était un autre pays.

On n'arrivera jamais à faire aussi bien voir mieux.

[Theophilosxxv]

Did anyone else get what the philosopher meant to say in his answer about love? It seems to me that she asks about one thing, and he goes into a long tangent and doesn't quite satisfy her curiosity.

[OtherVerse]

The philosopher starts by coldly trampling on romantic concepts of love (a complication that we must "manage with").

She doesn't like that, so she asks whether love isn't in fact the "only truth".

He asks her to consider what she's actually saying, and then says that true love demands much work. That's key. (Earlier, she says she thinks life should be easy. So... this implies the path that leads to the end of the film.)

[hoodoojazz]

Godard is the greatest of them all.

[chevaliervaillant]

Godard is one of the greatest directors, even if some idiot only has sex on his mind and thinks everyone else must have the same motivation. As to royalties, all artists deserve the fruits of their labor, especially those who are now elderly. Period.

[PORPH]

8:38 - 8:46

My fave part of the whole movie...

Has any other woman ever looked that beautiful..?

[chevaliervaillant]

Yes, we have lost something significant. France has now too much American/pop culture influence and has lost its intellect.

Thank you for posting the scene. I think excerpts are ok, but the entire film should be rented or sold as a DVD. Anna Karina is still alive and should receive royalties for her wonderful work.

[supercrevette]

C'est vrai, et c'est regrettable.

[debiaptget]

Et le comble, c'est que l'écrasante majorité des commentaires (y compris le vôtre) soient écrits en anglais. C'est un détail qui ne trompe pas.

[claim34]

all these bullshits because you had an erection...

Without her this movie is very bad. believe me.

And deserve royalties because you was hot is curious...

[trepante2]

One day I'll hear someone claiming that a 007 movie would be null without James Bond!... indeed...

[raitiovainu]

Have we lost something significant, noboady makes this anymore.

[sarudesu7]

there is still hope

[timdonahey]

I must now see this movie...

[jjerickson2]

wish they would show his films in my media and communication lectures, he is onto something..

[merlin9999]

this is SOOOOO boring!

[silviuszekely]

This means you are unable to understand, you can only talk, but not think I'm afraid.

[YoSoyAhPuch]

I'm a cinema student, even I think this movie was boring. There's only so many times you can watch it before you go crazy. I'm just not one for these kind of films. I'm assuming Merlin9999 is the same. Its not for everyone.

[froggy606]

Just because one finds the film boring does not mean they do not understand...

I like this one, but find A bout de Souffle boring, but understand it perfectly....

So yeh, siliuszekely....get your head out of you're arse.

[GaddingImp]

As long as one knows precisely why they are bored, then they are right to blame a film for poor stimulation.

I think it's more probable that the viewer is at fault.

[mahmouuudjan]

putain, comme c'est chiant.

[DonBoby]

best scene of the movie... "first time he thought it killed him".... awesome

it makes you think about it...but not too much, it could kill you XD XD XD

lo mejor de la peli, hace uno 3 años que la ví y esta parte la recordaba casi a la exactitud

"la primera vez que piensa y le mata"

da que pensar, eh??? XD XD XD, bueno no mucho, que te puede matar...

[seemedisco92]

i love the beginning of their conversation. when she smokes and starts looking. i don't think anyboby could do this today.

[fingerbibs]

thank you for posting, this is wonderful

[HerEverlong]

I'm so thankful that you posted this scene up.

One of my favorites.

[lucien6823]

And thanks for posting, btw

[lucien6823]

Shatteringly great cinema. So simple and true and profound. The look to camera is just devastating, almost unbearably moving. Why can't we Brits make films like this? Who is our Godard?

[birdmanofalcatraz]

Steve Mcqueen, look at his film 'Hunger' >>>>in reply to lucien6823

[lenified]

8:35

[estefanyv]

I watched this movie and it is unlike anything else I've watched so my first thought on this part was "I didn't know movies could do that!" It makes you think.

[JohnMoseley]

I've seen this movie before and, for some reason this scene didn't make a big impression on me. This time it brought tears to my eyes. And it's perfect. Impossibly perfect.

[elementz1986]

Godard always knew how to pick the beautiful women.

[zxc1974]

Never has the naivete, frustration and optimism of youth been portrayed so eloquently.

[herrjemischnee]

Best director ever

[colvinis]

I agree. And "Vivre Sa Vie" is my favorite of his films (along with "Breathless").

[ClownFallsDown]

I love how she looks directly at the audience

[Mirabella26]

<333333

[desireedream]

8:40. Painful beyond reason.

[pepecocastube]

my fav part of my fav film of with my fav actress.

WOW @ 8:40

[msf88]

Godard + Karina = Genius. Fantastic film. I often watch his films repeatedly at home in Marathon style. Definitely the best Commie film-maker!

[smurfieboo]

her beauty is painful

[astrocat75]

great, and what was the song dubbed over. I never knew of Goddard or Anna Karina before. Thank you for this gift.

[pintella]

Fantastico.... where are the good script anymore?

[JoeHaus]

Fantastic. Thank you cinemafrancais!

[Alessandro1985]

anna karina is my fashion icon.

[chrisharro]

Thanks for posting this wonderful clip. It reminds me of the moment I first discovered Godard's films - what a revelation! Life, art, eroticism, thought, communication were never so thrilling to watch. Drink deeply from this well of cinematic excitement!

[gypsyola]

such beautiful and truthful things you say.

[oldpossum]

Elle pose de très bons questions:

"Oui, mais comment être sur d'avoir trouvé le mot juste?"

"Mais il faut travailler."

"Est-ce que l'amour ne devrait pas être la seule chose vrai?"

"Oui mais il faudrait que l'amour soie toujours vrai. Or vous connaissez quelqu'un qui sait toute de suite ce qu'il aime? C'est pas vrai, à vingt ans vous savez pas ce que vous aimez."

[RIMBAUD78]

anna is fucking cool,godard my fave director

[mattplatinum]

10:50 seconds that can change your life. That's art.

[Phantopunk]

yes, 8.40 and that look, what a film. Life just stops for me when I watch Godard's work. Thanks for posting.

[billyboyproductions]

Tres genial! Tres beau yeux!

[QueenOfShemakh]

Qu'elle est belle Anna Karina :-)

[2029AD]

My favourite Godard scene

[urileye]

favourite scene of the movie.

[gammacurve]

8'40". omg

[dy30n]

why is she look at the camera???

[barbos111]

The movie is great and this conversation with Brice Parain is great! I love when Anna Karina just looks at you at the end of the scene...

[bestahumana]

probably my nouvelle vague´s favourite movie. among the best, for me. anna karina is just brilliant, godard is brilliant!

[TedStr1ker]

for those who don't know, this isn't just a short.

It's part of an entire film. This is the scene that quickly gets noticed and is a popular favorite.

But the whole film is outstanding too. My favorite of Goddard's.

[rotozaza]

Very nice. does anyone know who the philosopher is?

[natlan]

Brice Parain

[2029AD]

Parain was Godard's philosophy professor at one point.

[klassyp]

Thank you for posting this. I am madly in love with this woman.

[marcelloroma]

I photographed Anna Karina in the late 70's. She was as beautiful then as in this film. True beauty never ages. Never.

[NickCurrey]

Excellent

[billgbg]

This babe is gorgeous. French new wave.

[maxxomax]

Il faut vivre sa vie

[makoskave]

post more if you have pls

[plumevine]

Awesome, thanks for posting :)