A Bout de Souffle (1960) Original French Grande Movie Poster by Clement Hurel
We adore this original first-year-of-release, country-of-origin French Grande poster for Jean-Luc Godard’s groundbreaking New Wave masterpiece A Bout de Souffle (Breathless). Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, this exceptional design by Clement Hurel possesses the same energy, originality, and artistic confidence as the film itself. Bold, elegant, and unforgettable, it is a superb example of French cinema poster art at its finest.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo as Michel, a restless young criminal, and Jean Seberg as Patricia, his American girlfriend, A Bout de Souffle follows a turbulent journey through love, rebellion, and escape. The film marked Jean-Luc Godard’s first feature-length work and became a defining moment in cinema history, establishing Belmondo as a major international star.
A landmark of the French New Wave (Nouvelle Vague) movement, A Bout de Souffle transformed the language of filmmaking through its innovative editing, handheld camera work, and unconventional storytelling. Alongside influential works such as François Truffaut’s The 400 Blows and Alain Resnais’s Hiroshima mon amour, it introduced a new era of French cinema that inspired filmmakers around the world.
France has a long and distinguished tradition of poster design dating back to the mid-19th century, and this impressive French Grande format perfectly reflects that heritage through its scale, artistic expression, and powerful visual presence.
Originally issued folded, this original vintage movie poster has been professionally linen-backed for preservation. It measures 46¾ × 63 inches (plus the additional linen border) and will be carefully shipped rolled and unframed.
Year: 1960 | Title: A Bout de Souffle (Breathless) | Country: France | Poster Type: French Grande | Artist: Clement Hurel | Size: 46¾ × 63 inches | Format: Rolled, Linen-Backed | Condition: Near Mint.
Condition Details: Originally folded as issued, this poster has been professionally linen-backed with only very light expert touch-up to the fold lines and natural aging. The poster remains in superb condition, with excellent overall appearance and strong visual impact.
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