19 greatest performances in all of cinema 

American Psycho | Image Source: Lions Gate Films
American Psycho | Image Source: Lions Gate Films

9. Anna Karina in Vivre sa vie (1962)

Vivre sa vie | Image Source: Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie
Vivre sa vie | Image Source: Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie

Anna Karina in Jean-Luc Godard's Vivre sa vie is one of the exemplary performances of silent rebellion and emotional depth. It is shown through the young woman, Nana, who falls into the trap of prostitution step by step. Through the minimalistic direction of Godard and the subtle portrayal of Karina, Nana becomes a symbol of vulnerability as well as rebellion. Karina is hauntingly beautiful in her simplicity. She depicts the contradictions of a young woman looking for meaning in a world that offers little.

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