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Richard Linklater, the acclaimed director behind the "Before" trilogy and "Boyhood," is having a prolific year with two new films set to debut. One is "Nouvelle Vague," which chronicles the behind-the-scenes making of the French cinema classic "Breathless" ("À bout de souffle"). The other is "Blue Moon," for which the first trailer was just released.
"Blue Moon" is penned by Robert Kaplow, author of the novel "Me and Orson Welles." The film is slated for a limited release in New York and Los Angeles on October 17, followed by a nationwide expansion on October 24.
Meanwhile, "Nouvelle Vague" will hit French cinemas on October 8. Netflix has acquired the North American distribution rights, though a streaming release date has yet to be announced.
※ Watch the first trailer below ▼
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The cast features Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, and Linklater's frequent collaborator, Ethan Hawke.
Set on the evening of March 31, 1943, "Blue Moon" draws from real events, depicting legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronting his shattered confidence at Sardi's, while his former creative partner, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the triumphant premiere of his groundbreaking musical "Oklahoma!".