When I say based on a book, the screenwriter (both scenario and diologue) has a book that inspires the movie.
1. Is it a comedy? Nope
2. Was it released in or before 2000? You know it bb
3. Is it in the imdb 250? Not yet
4. Was it released in or before 1990? Yes
5. In English? Non
6. Released in or before 1980? Yes
7. Released in or before 1970? Yes
8. Is partially or completely in black & white? Yes
9. Is the film a silent film? No
10. Was it nominated for any Oscars? Non
11. Is it French? Oui
12. Released in or before 1955? Non
13. Was it released in the sixties? Oui
14. Is it a drama? You could say that, yes.
15. Is the main character/characters a criminal? No
16. Auteur is Jean-Luc Godard? Non
17. Is it based on a book? Oui
18. Released in/before 1965? Oui