A forged 500-franc note is cynically passed from person to person and shop to shop, until it falls into the hands of a genuine innocent who doesn't see it for what it is - which will have devastating consequences on his life, causing him to turn to crime.
Bresson first began work on the film's script in 1977. It is based on Leo Tolstoy's "The Forged Coupon". Bresson later said that it was the film "with which I am most satisfied- or at least it is the one where I found the most surprises when it was complete- things I had not expected." While this is not Bresson's best film, it is still a great film fro ma man who has made many great films. That it also happens to be his final film is wonderful, because he ended on a high note. Far too many directors seem to wane as their careers progress, but Bresson shows he was not one of them -- three decades on, the film is both entertaining and powerful.
Bresson first began work on the film's script in 1977. It is based on Leo Tolstoy's "The Forged Coupon". Bresson later said that it was the film "with which I am most satisfied- or at least it is the one where I found the most surprises when it was complete- things I had not expected." While this is not Bresson's best film, it is still a great film fro ma man who has made many great films. That it also happens to be his final film is wonderful, because he ended on a high note. Far too many directors seem to wane as their careers progress, but Bresson shows he was not one of them -- three decades on, the film is both entertaining and powerful.