I watched Breathless last night, but was too tired to post a proview.

Down by Law - (Jim Jarmusch;1986;USA/West Germany)
In New Orleans, two men are framed and end up in the same cell together where they meet an Italian eccentric who soon plans to escape.
Jim Jarmusch really knows how to make a film. It would seem like this is your average prison escape film but it's not about the escape, but the interaction between the three main characters, who are all very likable. Tom Waits, John Lurie, and Roberto Benigni are all great in their roles. What is also striking is the cinematography from the streets of New Orleans to the woods and bayous. The dialogue is wonderfully written and Jarmusch's direction, especially his use of music is wonderful.

À bout de souffle Breathless - (Jean-Luc Godard;1960;France)
After killing a police officer, a thief tries to convince his American girlfriend to follow him to Italy.
A film made unlike most of it's time, especially being the major milestone of French New Wave. Godard's use of the camera is very influential. While most films of the time were using it generically, Godard used it more freely. The jump cuts are another cinematic innovation created in this film. Like Down By Law, it's about the interaction most of all. The scenes with Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg are gold and hold a more modern charm to them. It also indulges in wonderful cinematography, especially the French countryside in the opening. One of the great cinematic achievements that remains powerful to this day. The only problem I had was the occasional feeling a jump cut was put in an awkward moment.