UW Cinematheque - At the Chazen: Treasures from the WCFTR
Pickpocket | France | 1959 | 35mm | 76 min. | French with English subtitles Director: Robert Bresson
Event Details
Date
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Time
2 p.m.
Location
Description
Cast: Martin LaSalle, Marika Green, Pierre Leymarie
In this deceptively simple crime story, hyper-focused and stoic pickpocket Michel (LaSalle) presses his luck with increasing risks. With an eye for the details of his protagonist’s criminal craft, Bresson tracks Michel as he navigates Paris through his compulsive stealing, fulfilling his need for a thrill but endangering the personal relationships that he struggles to maintain.
In this deceptively simple crime story, hyper-focused and stoic pickpocket Michel (LaSalle) presses his luck with increasing risks. With an eye for the details of his protagonist’s criminal craft, Bresson tracks Michel as he navigates Paris through his compulsive stealing, fulfilling his need for a thrill but endangering the personal relationships that he struggles to maintain.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
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