Franchise · 8 films · 1989–2006

Histoire(s) du Cinéma Movies in Order

A very personal look at the history of cinema directed, written and edited by Jean-Luc Godard in his Swiss residence in Rolle for ten years (1988-98); a monumental collage, constructed from film fragments, texts and quotations, photos and paintings, music and sound, and diverse readings; a critical, beautiful and melancholic vision of cinematographic art.

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Histoire(s) du Cinéma Watch Order

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8
Total Films
1989
First Release
2006
Latest Release
6.3
Avg Rating

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Watch Histoire(s) du Cinéma in Order

Watch the Histoire(s) du Cinéma movies in release order, starting with Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story (1989) and continuing through Histoire(s) du Cinéma 3b: A New Wave (2006). The series spans 8 films, released between 1989 and 2006. Audiences rate the franchise 6.3/10 on average.

What order should you watch Histoire(s) du Cinéma?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Histoire(s) du Cinéma. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Histoire(s) du Cinéma largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Histoire(s) du Cinéma franchise

A very personal look at the history of cinema directed, written and edited by Jean-Luc Godard in his Swiss residence in Rolle for ten years (1988-98); a monumental collage, constructed from film fragments, texts and quotations, photos and paintings, music and sound, and diverse readings; a critical, beautiful and melancholic vision of cinematographic art.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch Histoire(s) du Cinéma?
The recommended Histoire(s) du Cinéma watch order by release date is: 1. Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story (1989), 2. Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1a: All the (Hi)stories (1989), 3. Histoire(s) du Cinéma 2b: Deadly Beauty (2006), 4. Histoire(s) du Cinéma 2a: Only Cinema (2006), 5. Histoire(s) du Cinéma 4b: The Signs Among Us (2006), 6. Histoire(s) du Cinéma 3a: The Coin of the Absolute (2006), 7. Histoire(s) du Cinéma 4a: The Control of the Universe (2006), 8. Histoire(s) du Cinéma 3b: A New Wave (2006).
What is the first Histoire(s) du Cinéma movie?
The first Histoire(s) du Cinéma movie is Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story, released on November 16, 1989.
What is the most recent Histoire(s) du Cinéma movie?
The most recent Histoire(s) du Cinéma movie is Histoire(s) du Cinéma 3b: A New Wave (2006).
How many Histoire(s) du Cinéma movies are there?
There are 8 movies in the Histoire(s) du Cinéma franchise.
What is the highest-rated Histoire(s) du Cinéma movie?
The highest-rated Histoire(s) du Cinéma movie is Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story, with an audience score of 6.6/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch Histoire(s) du Cinéma movies in order?
While each Histoire(s) du Cinéma movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 8 films.
Where can I watch Histoire(s) du Cinéma movies online?
Most Histoire(s) du Cinéma movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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