Creating a thoughtful philosophical character study. Robert Bresson’s film is profoundly fatalistic and pessimistic, but holds itself aloof from the young man’s actions. Instead, taking it from people he views with disdain. Michel needs money but is not prepared to work for it. Pickpocket is a wonderfully flowing character study which treads the border between sanity and lunacy. However, no matter how hard he tries he can’t escape the feeling of impending doom. Despite attempts to control this compulsion, he’s caught the bug and begins to hone his skills. Subsequently released due to lack of evidence. Buoyed by how easy it was, he’s immediately arrested as he tries to leave.

Compelling him to steal money from the handbag of a wealthy spectator. One day, when he’s at the racetrack, something comes over Michel (Martin LaSalle). One man’s temptation becomes too much in Pickpocket. Criminals began working together, often in gangs, regularly using children as a way to avoid detection. This form of petty larceny became more and more prevalent. Although, long gone are the days of people carrying around wads of cash. Where there are large groups of wealthy people, there will undoubtedly be pickpockets just waiting to relieve them of their money.

Pickpocket 1959 trailer