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Jean-Luc Godard, born on December 3, 1930 in 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, was a film director, actor and screenwriter. Jean-Luc Godard died on September 13, 2022 at the age of 91. Education on record includes University of Paris. Listed accolades include Theodor W. Adorno Award (1995), Praemium Imperiale (2002), Sutherland Trophy (1965) and 4 more. Credited works include Contempt, Pierrot le Fou and Every Man for Himself.
My Take
Godard is, to me, the great provocateur of cinema, the man who decided film grammar was meant to be broken. Breathless and Pierrot le Fou didn't just join the French New Wave; they detonated old conventions with jump cuts, philosophy, and restless intelligence. I won't pretend he's easy: some of his work pushes viewers away as much as it pulls them in. But that refusal to flatter audiences is exactly why he matters. A Golden Lion and an honorary Oscar never softened his rebellion. When he died in 2022, cinema lost its sharpest, most uncompromising mind. I salute the defiance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャン＝リュック・ゴダール
- Reading
- じゃん＝りゅっく・ごだーる
- Born
- December 3, 1930 – September 13, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- 7th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / cinematographer / film producer
2. Background
- University
- University of Paris
Awards & achievements
- 1995 Theodor W. Adorno Award
- 2002 Praemium Imperiale
- 1965 Sutherland Trophy
- 1983 Golden Lion
- 1987 Honorary César
- 1987 Louis Delluc Prize
- 1998 Honorary César
- 2011 Academy Honorary Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Contempt | — | |
| Notable work | Pierrot le Fou | — | |
| Notable work | Every Man for Himself | — | |
| Notable work | Breathless | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jean-Luc Godard born?
Born December 3, 1930.
When did Jean-Luc Godard die?
Died September 13, 2022, aged 91.
Where was Jean-Luc Godard from?
Jean-Luc Godard was from 7th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What did Jean-Luc Godard do?
Jean-Luc Godard worked as film director, actor, screenwriter, cinematographer, film producer.
What was Jean-Luc Godard known for?
Notable works include Contempt, Pierrot le Fou, Every Man for Himself.
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