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A stylised and engrossing glance at the maturation of a pickpocket, Robert Bresson leaves much unsaid as he concentrates on the feel of Pickpocket. At the Paris races, a young man, Michel (Martin LaSalle), stands gazing at the assembled punters. A middle-aged lady catches his eye, as she stashes a bundle of notes within her hand-bag. The race commences and Michel glides behind her, slowly and meti... read more

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