Review: Pickpocket (1959)

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 f... Read full article

Review: Pickpocket (1959)

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 full article

Pickpocket (1959)

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.... Read full article

Pickpocket (1959)

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 teamed... Read full article

Pickpocket (1959)

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 teamed... Read full article