Jean-Luc Godard
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- proper noun
- /ʒɑ̃ lyk ɡoˈdaʁ/
- Many critics consider Jean-Luc Godard a central figure in the history of modern cinema.
Examples
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Jean-Luc Godard revolutionized cinema with his unique storytelling techniques.
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The legendary filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard passed away in 2022.
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Her thesis analyzed the unique editing style found in Jean-Luc Godard's early films.
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The influence of Jean-Luc Godard can be seen in numerous contemporary filmmakers.
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Her thesis analyzed the unique editing style found in Jean-Luc Godard's early films.
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Many critics consider Jean-Luc Godard a central figure in the history of modern cinema.
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The influence of Jean-Luc Godard can be seen in numerous contemporary filmmakers.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Jean-Luc + Godard
This is a personal name composed of proper nouns with no lexical meanings that indicate profession or biography; knowing the constituent name parts does not allow a learner to infer that this person was a French film director and New Wave pioneer. At best a learner might guess a French origin from 'Jean-Luc', but the specific occupational and historical information is non-compositional and must be learned separately.
Etymology
Jean-Luc Godard is the name of a French-Swiss film director who helped start the 'French New Wave', a group of young filmmakers in the 1960s who changed how films looked and told stories. He used quick cuts, surprising camera moves and playful mixing of sound and picture, so his name now makes people think of a bold, new film style.