description L'Argent Overview
Robert Bresson’s *L’Argent* (1983) is a stark drama adapting Tolstoy’s “The Forged Coupon.” The film depicts a desperate man who murders to pay off his family's debts, exposing profound social inequalities in rural France. Bresson’s final directorial effort, it earned recognition at Cannes and remains notable for its unflinching portrayal of moral decay and the consequences of poverty. It is relevant for those interested in philosophical crime dramas and Bresson’s minimalist style.
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info L'Argent Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1983 |
help L'Argent FAQ
What Tolstoy story is L'Argent based on?
Robert Bresson's L'Argent is loosely based on the first part of Leo Tolstoy's novella The Forged Coupon. The 1983 film turns a counterfeit banknote into the starting point for escalating moral and social damage.
Why is L'Argent often described as Bresson's final film?
L'Argent was Robert Bresson's last completed feature, released in 1983. It came after a long career that included Pickpocket, Au Hasard Balthazar and A Man Escaped.
What prize did L'Argent win at Cannes?
L'Argent won the Director's Prize at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival. That recognition came near the end of Bresson's career, when his severe, elliptical style was already highly influential.
Who is Yvon in L'Argent and why does the counterfeit note matter?
Yvon Targe, played by Christian Patey, is an ordinary worker whose life is damaged after a forged note enters circulation. Bresson uses that small criminal act to show a chain of punishment, injustice and violence.
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