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Series Freshness: Feb 01, 2026

Histoire(s) du Cinéma

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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★ 6.5 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Histoire(s) du Cinéma has evolved significantly over a span of 9 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 4 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 6.4/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.4. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Histoire(s) du Cinéma has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Histoire(s) du Cinéma. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Histoire(s) du Cinéma franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story

Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story

1989★ 6.5HIT

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 monumen...

2
Histoire(s) du Cinéma 2b: Deadly Beauty

Histoire(s) du Cinéma 2b: Deadly Beauty

1997★ 6.5HIT

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 monumen...

3
Histoire(s) du Cinéma 3a: The Coin of the Absolute

Histoire(s) du Cinéma 3a: The Coin of the Absolute

1998★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Part 5 of Godard's 8 part examination of the history of the concept of cinema and how it relates to the 20th century....

4
Histoire(s) du Cinéma 4b: The Signs Among Us

Histoire(s) du Cinéma 4b: The Signs Among Us

1998★ 6.2ABOVE AVERAGE

Part 8 of Godard's 8 part examination of the history of the concept of cinema and how it relates to the 20th century....

Common Questions about Histoire(s) du Cinéma

How many movies are in the Histoire(s) du Cinéma?

There are currently 4 movies in the Histoire(s) du Cinéma, starting from Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story to the latest release, Histoire(s) du Cinéma 4b: The Signs Among Us.

What is the best order to watch the Histoire(s) du Cinéma?

The best way to watch the Histoire(s) du Cinéma is usually in release order: starting with Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story and ending with Histoire(s) du Cinéma 4b: The Signs Among Us. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Histoire(s) du Cinéma?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story in this franchise.