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Which film made Jean Seberg an icon of the French New Wave?

  • The Mouse That Roared

  • Saint Joan

  • A Fine Madness

  • Breathless

Answer

Breathless, released in 1960, propelled Jean Seberg into stardom and epitomized the French New Wave movement. Known for its unconventional style, the film captured the essence of existentialism, spontaneity, and the countercultural spirit of the era. Seberg's portrayal of Patricia Franchini, a vibrant yet enigmatic American in Paris, remains an enduring symbol of the New Wave's groundbreaking impact on cinema.
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