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Jean-Pierre Melville is often considered a significant figure in the New Wave film movement, credited with inspiring key elements in the movement through his film "Bob le Flambeur" (1956). His work notably influenced Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless." The New Wave was a product of the French reimagining of American cinema, and Melville's contributions provided significant inspiration for this innovative and revolutionary approach to filmmaking, which included the use of location shooting, the handheld camera, and the jump cut..

Godard, influenced by Melville's avant-garde style, fully embraced these trends in his filmmaking. "Breathless" was shot entirely on location, featuring dynamic jump cut editing and utilizing a handheld camera. This is a testament to the lasting influence of Melville's pioneering contributions on the evolving landscape of cinema during the New Wave era.

Melville understands that in a gangster film, the criminal will ultimately be caught. Bob is less interested in stealing the money itself, yet more interested in everyone knowing who's robbing the bank. He explains the trope that not all gamblers are lucky, yet the idea of losing a gamble is all to be expected.