Breathless (The Criterion Collection)

French New Wave classic.

Inspired by old American gangsters, Michel is just a small-time crook until he commits a heinous crime. He lays low in Paris with his girlfriend Patricia, hoping to get the means to mosey on over to Italy before the authorities catch up to him.

Jazzy music, cool characters, smooth dialogue, and a high stakes plot. It's no wonder Breathless is so beloved after all these years.