Landmark French movie that turns the tragi-comic story of small time criminal Michel Poiccard/Laszlo Kovacs (Belmondo) obsessed with both Bogart and an aspiring American journo (Seberg), into a major masterpiece of fickle hedonism. Cigarettes, hats, sunglasses and determined unconformity make Belmondo a true cinematic icon playing against the stunning Seberg to a sharp jazz score in the coolest of cities.

Crafted with elusive spontaneity, Godard's nervy style still looks as good as ever.