Pickpocket (1959)
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12 years, 8 months ago at Nov 29 11:29
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
Michel is released from jail after serving a sentence for thievery. His mother dies and he resorts to pickpocketing as a means of survival.
Release date: 16 December 1959
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