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He didn't just act. He leapt. He laughed. He lived.

Jean-Paul Belmondo changed the face of cinema.

In Belmondo: The Breath of French Cinema, discover the electrifying life of the man who embodied freedom on screen. From the explosive energy of the French New Wave to the swashbuckling charm of Europe's biggest box-office hits, Belmondo built a career fueled by instinct, daring, and pure joy.

He raced across rooftops.

Hung from helicopters.

Redefined the modern anti-hero.

But behind the grin and gravity-defying stunts was a fiercely dedicated artist — a former boxer with unstoppable willpower and surprising vulnerability.

This sweeping biography explores:

• His groundbreaking collaboration with Jean-Luc Godard

• The global impact of films like Le Magnifique, Le Professionnel, and L'As des As

• His transformation from rebellious outsider to beloved national treasure

• The resilience, heartbreak, and reinvention that shaped his legacy

More than a film biography, this is the story of a man who became part of France's cultural soul.

Perfect for readers who love:

✔ Film history

✔ French culture

✔ Iconic personalities

✔ Inspiring true stories

✔ Cinema legends like Alain Delon and the stars of the Nouvelle Vague