The French New Wave movement, which emerged in the 1960s, drew inspiration from Courbet's emphasis on realism and the ordinary. Filmmakers like Godard and Truffaut used location shooting, natural lighting, and non-professional actors to create a sense of authenticity and realism in their films. For example, Godard's "Breathless" (1960) and Truffaut's "The 400 Blows" (1959) showcased the lives of young people on the margins of society, echoing Courbet's concern with the struggles of the common man.