Director – Robert Bresson – 1959 – France – Cert. PG – 76m ***** Why is a man compelled to pursue acts of petty thievery – acclaimed, arresting, existential drama is out in cinemas on Friday, June 3rd I have just rewatched Bresson’s classic and am still not entirely sure I have its measure. Perhaps […]
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- Post date June 3 2022
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