How Anna Karina Became The “It Girl” of French Cinema | It-Girls Uncovered 

It’s kind of strange how these toxic relationships get romanticized. I dated someone like that in my 20s. He would leave and not come home for days with no warning. It was emotionally and physically exhausting. The highs are high but the lows are so fucking low. I appreciate that you included the dark side of their relationship. I’ve always resented the traditional concept of a muse. Hearing Anna diminish her own accomplishments was disheartening. Godard’s work wouldn’t be the same without her.

I absolutely adore Anna Karina. I'm not as big of a Godard fan, he's really hit or miss for me but Anna's performances in his films are always stunning no matter what I think about the films.

Those looks/fashion are timeless…

Une femme est une femme might be the best introduction to Godard! As far as their personal relationship goes, the newspaper story in the cafe sounds like it really set up a dynamic of narcissistic abuse. Rest in peace, both of them. Subscribed!

That interviewer is unbearable! As a French person myself, I can attest that this is not a cultural difference in the flow of conversation - he keeps cutting her off and talking over her, horrible job. Of course, male interviewers tend to do this to female guests, but it clearly was worse at the time (or with this particular one), and it's really grating to sit through when you speak the language and you can tell how much he's rushing her.

Just discovered your channel, love your analyses!

While I certainly think that Godard + Karina is one of the more significant director-leading lady partnerships in film history, I don't think I'd rank them above Josef von Sternberg + Marlene Dietrich, Michelangelo Antonioni + Monica Vitti, or Ingmar Bergman + Liv Ullman - maybe even John Cassavetes + Gena Rowlands.

Im 14 now and found out about Godard last year. I think that changed me completely. Its nice to hear that other people discovered Godard in their teens too. Btw this is honestly a really good video to get a quick look in the actual life of Anna Karina. Since all this time (though one year is not much) i have wondered who she really was and i think this sums it up really well.

Very good video. I guess we all have complicated lives. I was never familiar with her. I had heard her name before. I liked your reference to running through the museum. That scene was copied years later on another move about French cinema with Eva Green called "The Dreamers". Thank you again.

"Alphaville" is a lot of fun. Sort of a combination of a '40's detective movie and the original "Star Trek". Her last movie for Godard was actually the futuristic "Anticipation" segment of "The Oldest Profession" ('67), a 6 part comical anthology of the history of sex work (from pre-history to the year 2000!), with different writers, directors & casts for each.

You are very quickly becoming one of the best RU-vid channels ! Thank you for these great uploads! I never knew Godard left for long periods of time like that...

She is genuinely so inspirational to me. A Virgo icon ! !

This was amazing! I love how many sources you have, and that you took the time to learn so much about her. Looking forward to watching part three!

this is SO COOL, would you consider doing grace jones and Brigette Bardot please?

This is the first vid of you I've seen and my god, it's amazing! I love Anna Karina and the way you present is amazing, love all the graphic design stuff throughout the vid as well. I was wondering have you thought about making a vid about Clara Bow or Francoise Hardy? I think they're both very iconic

Any chance you could make an episode on Jane Birkin?

This is the second video of yours that I’ve watched, and I found it while watching Alphaville which is quite lucky 😅 Love the style, analysis and commentary you give. Might you consider doing Brigitte Bardot ?

my new favorite youtuber, bless u

Loving this muse series!

I love the format of your page❤

Anna is stunning. Pierrot Le Fou is a masterpiece…all Godard films are great

im a french girlie i love ur vids sm omg

little note: ‘hanne’ is pronounced like hannah, hence ‘anna’

Good to finally see a bit of recognition for Agnès Varda !! Her work, documentaries included, is soooo interesting. Her life story too.

Wow she is pretty

Just discovered your channel, and finished your it-girl uncovered series. Would love to see more videos made in this series. Also it would be great to hear your thoughts/analysis on the french term "je ne sais quoi" describing it-girls.

Is that the "Jean Luc" font that you are using for the quotes? Wether it is or another similar font, that's a brilliant reference to Godard's work. I like those kind of details.

This was such a great video truly

She’s Uma in Pulp Fiction, no? The influence is obvious.

Wow I love this! ❤

I love this!

Monica Vitti and Antonioni. I dream of Monica and Anna being in my films

Nice one 😎🎥🎞️

Is there any way u could cite your sources for this information ? I'm doing my uni essay on anna and im trying to find the sources about her background and move to paris x

Do Brigitte Bardot ❤

excuse my out of placeness ,but where is the initial soliloqy from??

could you give the french transcriotions please?

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Please do Brigitte Bardot 💖

It’s "Go-dahr". Good doc though.

Oh this is what they meant, not the Anna Karenina book by the Russian author. This is just twiggy the French version

Awful relationship... Poor her... Disgusting older men exploiting and mistreating young girls.