Bande à part (1964)

7.6Not Rated97 minDirector: Jean-Luc Godard

1964 film by Jean-Luc Godard

Bande à part (French pronunciation: [bɑ̃d a paʁ]) is a 1964 French New Wave film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It was released as Band of Outsiders in North America; its French title derives from the phrase faire bande à part, which means "to do something apart from the group". The film is about three people who commit a robbery. It received positive critical reviews, and its dance scene has been referenced several times in popular culture.

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What is Bande à part about?
Bande à part (1964) — A triangle: Franz, Arthur, and Odile. Franz, a young man with Alain Delon good looks, has met Odile in an English class. She lives in Joinville with wealthy benefactors and has mentioned to Franz that Mr. Stolz keeps a pile of 10,000 franc notes unlocked in his room. Franz tells
Is Bande à part based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Bande à part scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.