It seems clear that Jean-Luc Godard was something of an egotistical person, and Louis Garrel portrays that quality remarkably well in this film. The story unfolds in 1967, a time when French society was experiencing considerable political unrest, student protests, and widespread disapproval of President De Gaulle. At thirty-six years old, Godard had already achieved celebrity status and had become enamored with his y…