Godard's second international hit was the typical combination of cheeky formalism and amorous misadventure. Anna Karina stars as a chic, rather demure stripper who wants a baby, either by boyfriend Brialy or eager rival Belmondo. Not a musical but not not a musical, the film pastiches odd vignettes and trademarks from several genres in telling its breezy, eccentric story. Shown in a recently restored print. 35mm
1961, color, 1 hour 24 minutes, France