4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 16, 2017

Pickpocket is an intricately staged, truly intimate character study from the imitable Robert Bresson solidifying itself as one of his greatest works. As was his practice, Bresson took Martin LaSalle, a non-actor to be his leading protagonist. The Uruguayan-French actor sports gaunt, rather severe fe   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 16, 2017

Pickpocket is an intricately staged, truly intimate character study from the inimitable Robert Bresson solidifying itself as one of his greatest works. As was his practice, Bresson took Martin LaSalle, a non-actor to be his leading protagonist. The Uruguayan-French actor sports gaunt, rather severe   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on December 9, 2016

Pickpocket Directed by Robert Bresson Written by Robert Bresson 1959/France Compagnie Cinematographique de France Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #357 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Michel: Jeanne, are you that naïve? This is a thoughtful and beautiful film but keeps me at a distance. M   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on October 4, 2014

This French film directed by Robert Bresson, begins with voice-over narration of a man recalling his past. Michel is a nondescript person who was down on his luck. Then, one day he ineptly tried his hand at pick pocketing and was caught. He got off and over time he sharpened his skills and...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on October 4, 2014

This French film directed by Robert Bresson, begins with voice-over narration of a man recalling his past. Michel is a nondescript person who was down on his luck. Then, one day he ineptly tried his hand at pick pocketing and was caught. He got off and over time he sharpened his skills and...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on July 21, 2014

Jul 21 Posted by aaronwest PICKPOCKET, ROBERT BRESSON, 1959 Pickpocket is one of those films that I’m surprised I haven’t seen. It has been referenced numerous times in film class, and its influence on other films is well documented. It is arguably the most influential Bresson film, whi   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on July 21, 2014

Jul 21 Posted by aaronwest PICKPOCKET, ROBERT BRESSON, 1959 Pickpocket is one of those films that I’m surprised I haven’t seen. It has been referenced numerous times in film class, and its influence on other films is well documented. It is arguably the most influential Bresson film, whi   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on July 21, 2014

Jul 21 Posted by aaronwest PICKPOCKET, ROBERT BRESSON, 1959 Pickpocket is one of those films that I’m surprised I haven’t seen. It has been referenced numerous times in film class, and its influence on other films is well documented. It is arguably the most influential Bresson film, whi   read more