Netflix Acquires Richard Linklater’s ‘Breathless’ Homage in Record French-Language Deal
Netflix has acquired Richard Linklater's film 'Nouvelle Vague,' a homage to French New Wave cinema and a love letter to cinema history, for a record $4 million in the U.S., following its debut at Cannes. The film, which features portrayals of iconic filmmakers and stars, is expected to have a brief theatrical run before streaming, and is seen as a potential awards contender.