Told in twelve varied, discontinuous episodes, Vivre Sa Vie tells the tragic story of a
young Parisian woman who leaves her husband with aspirations of becoming an
actress, but winds up a prostitute. Jean Luc-Godard’s New Wave staple is fresh
and well-realized with then wife and favorite collaborator Anna Karina lovely
in the lead role. Details of the protagonist’s professional life are frank and
shocking which are blended with other lighter, more poignant moments offering a
unique cinematic experience all told through Raoul Coutard’s tremendous black
and white photography.
*** 1/2 out of ****
