9. Anna Karina in Vivre sa vie (1962)

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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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu