The film follows Seberg’s life in the late 1960s when she became a target of the FBI’s COINTELPRO surveillance program due to her support for the Black Panther Party. Reviewer Consensus:
Reviewers often highlight her "natural charisma" and the "magnetic screen presence" she maintained while playing a character torn between professional ambition and a dangerous romance. The 2019 Film: Seberg Breathless Star
Seberg brought a "raw, kinetic energy" to the screen. Unlike the polished Hollywood stars of the time, her portrayal was enigmatic and self-assured, capturing a "free-spirited rebellion" that defined a generation. The film follows Seberg’s life in the late
Critics generally praised Kristen Stewart’s performance, noting she captured Seberg’s "innocent, well-meaning yet naïve" spirit. Unlike the polished Hollywood stars of the time,
Seberg's co-star in Breathless , Belmondo is equally legendary. His role as the impulsive criminal Michel Poiccard is credited with breaking traditional "leading man" stereotypes through his "rugged charm" and "irreverent" performance.