Name: New Wave
Start: 2026-07-14T19:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-14T21:31:00+02:00
Location: Schauburg Filmpalast

New Wave: When Richard Linklater turns Godard's breakthrough into a cinematic event

On July 14, 2026, the Schauburg Filmpalast in Gelsenkirchen transforms into a place for cinephile discoveries. New Wave tells the story of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless with spirit, dynamism, and humor, while lovingly and ironically reflecting on the birth of the new French wave. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95996-nouvelle-vague))

A film about a myth that is just being created

Richard Linklater approaches the material not as a reverent monument builder but as a keen observer of the creative process. The film depicts Paris in the late 1950s, when Godard is the only one in his friend group who has not yet directed his own film. From minimal funding, improvisation, and the persistent will of a small crew, a work emerges that will make film history. This perspective makes the evening more than a screening for the audience: it becomes a stylish theatrical experience of the cinema itself. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95996-nouvelle-vague))

Dramaturgy between homage and fine deconstruction

The cast, featuring Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, Aubry Dullin, Adrien Rouyard, Antoine Besson, Jodie Ruth Forest, and Bruno Dreyfürst, embodies the lightness of an ensemble that does not exhibit the historical moment in a museum-like fashion, but rather keeps it vibrantly alive. Reviews highlight the playful approach: Linklater deconstructs the Godard myth with cinephilic tenderness, a light touch, and palpable love for the collaborative energies of cinema. This is precisely where the special theatrical atmosphere of this film lies: every scene feels like a rehearsal situation, every gesture like a brief performance in the spotlight of film history. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95996-nouvelle-vague))

The Schauburg Filmpalast as a fitting setting

The Schauburg Filmpalast is one of the classic cinema palaces in Germany, combining historical charm with modern cinema technology. According to its own description, the venue has around 1,400 seats in its original design and offers a special blend of tradition and contemporary film enjoyment. For access, the cinema mentions the parking garage on Querstraße Rottmannsiepe; the website also points to its barrier-free declaration. This provides a reliable framework for all who wish to experience the work in a calm, concentrated atmosphere. ([schauburg.ge-kinos.de](https://schauburg.ge-kinos.de/mehr/unser-kino?utm_source=openai))

Why this cinema evening is worth attending

New Wave combines film biography, homage, and meta-essay into a smart, dynamic, and warm-hearted narrative about the power of beginnings. Those interested in film history, French modernity, and the magic of artistic creation will find a precisely staged event with character. A visit to the Schauburg Filmpalast promises not only a good film but also a cultural journalistic experience that resonates beyond the screening. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95996-nouvelle-vague))