The Devil Probably

The Devil Probably (1977)

Genres - Drama  |   Sub-Genres - Psychological Drama  |   Release Date - Sep 9, 1984 (USA - Limited)  |   Run Time - 95 min.  |   Countries - France  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Clarke Fountain

In order to be technically free of the mortal sin of suicide, a young man who has given up on the world pays a drug-addict to shoot him. Charles (Antoine Monnier), who is a student, has tried political action and investigated the claims of religion but ultimately finds nothing which will change the overwhelming bleakness he feels surrounded by. In this austere movie by director Robert Bresson, the power of the storytelling comes from the lucidity of the imagery captured on film, rather than in the acting.

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employment, politician, religion, suicide, suicide-attempt