# Vivre Sa Vie (1962)

> A formally radical Parisian portrait follows Nana as economic desperation turns her search for independence into a perilous life in prostitution.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1072

## Facts

- Runtime: 84 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Jean-Luc Godard
- Cast: Anna Karina, Sady Rebbot, André S. Labarthe, Guylaine Schlumberger, Gérard Hoffmann, Monique Messine, Paul Pavel, Dimitri Dineff
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056663/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, austere, philosophical, arthouse cinema night, film studies viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of a woman's struggle for identity and survival in a harsh world.

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