Jean-Paul Belmondo, the magnificent

In 1960, a young actor with a carefree demeanor revolutionizes world cinema under the watchful eye of Godard. Jean-Paul Belmondo instantly becomes the symbol of an insolent modernity, capable of completing eight films in just twelve months. The French Cinematheque sheds light on this extraordinary trajectory, from the experiments of the New Wave to perilous stunts performed without stand-ins. Through a selection of exceptional documents, we capture the incredible duality of a comedian who managed to captivate both the most discerning festivals and the most popular cinemas. This retrospective offers an intimate look at the man behind the myth, revealing his working methods and his indelible influence on decades of creation. Admiring these archives allows us to relive the effervescence of an era when anything seemed possible before the camera, fueled by the charisma of an eternal figure on the big screen.