What is Every Man for Himself?
Every Man for Himself is a 1980 drama film set in and filmed in Switzerland, known in French as Sauve qui peut (la vie). The film is directed, co-written, and co-produced by Jean-Luc Godard, with a musical score composed by Gabriel Yared.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Release date
- Oct 12, 1980
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
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Every Man for Himself is a 1980 drama film set in and filmed in Switzerland, known in French as Sauve qui peut (la vie). The film is directed, co-written, and co-produced by Jean-Luc Godard, with a musical score composed by Gabriel Yared. The principal cast features Jacques Dutronc, Isabelle Huppert, and Nathalie Baye.
The story examines the professional and sexual lives of three individuals. These central characters consist of a television director, his former girlfriend, and a sex worker. For her performance in the film, Nathalie Baye received the César Award for Best Supporting Actress. The dramatic feature has a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes.
Should you watch it?
“Explore the sexual and professional lives of three people in this 1980 drama film.”
- Features a notable cast including Jacques Dutronc, Isabelle Huppert, and Nathalie Baye.
- Directed, co-written, and co-produced by filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard.
- Includes a musical score composed by Gabriel Yared.
- It has a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes and a drama genre that may not appeal to all viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in a drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
This 1980 drama film runs for one hour and twenty-eight minutes and focuses on the sexual and professional lives of its characters.
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Streaming availability can vary, but the film is referenced across platforms like The Movie Database, IMDb, and Plex with rental or purchase options sometimes listed.
Whether it is worth watching?
It features direction by Jean-Luc Godard, a notable cast including Isabelle Huppert and Jacques Dutronc, and an award-winning performance by Nathalie Baye.
Binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes.
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Every Man for Himself is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.
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