François Truffaut wanted to direct it, but Jean-Luc Godard did it. "Breathless" introduces two actors: Belmondo and Jean Seberg. The film's highly Americanized style is driven by the jazz of MARTIAL SOLAL, which revolves around specific themes: the race against time and its jazz vibraphone lines. Other blues. Sometimes the synergy of the two. But also a few soft and romantic notes.