Nouvelle Vague (1990) — Perfery

(1990)Directed by Jean-Luc Godard89 minDrama

Composed entirely of literary quotations from many different sources and from several historical periods, the loose narrative concerns a drifter found by a rich woman who soon falls in love with him. A drowning accident takes place and the drifter dies, but some time later he reappears in the woman’s life looking for a job. Or could it be the man’s twin brother?

Alain Delonas Roger Lennox / Richard Lennox

Domiziana Giordanoas Elena Torlato-Favrini

Jacques Dacqmineas PDG

Christophe Odentas Raoul Dorfman, the Lawyer

Roland Amstutzas Jules, the Gardener

Cécile Reigheras Servant

Laurence Côteas Cécile, the Governess

Joseph Lisbonaas Doctor

Véronique Mülleras Raoul's Friend 1

Joe Sheridanas Robert, aka Bob, the Aircraft Manager

Belkacem Tatemas Maître d'Hôtel

Violaine Barretas Yvonne, the Gardener's Wife

Hubert Ravelas Laurent

Pascal Sablieras Iranian Client

Raphel Delpardas Secretary of State

Brigitte Marvineas Brigitte, the Journalist

Steve Suissaas Restaurant Waiter

François Germondas Real Estate Agent

Maria Pitarresias Raoul's Friend 2

Laure Killingas Dorothy Parker, the Doctor's Wife

Laurence Guerreas Della, the Secretary (uncredited)

Jacques Vialetteas Factory Director (uncredited)