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Tribute to the Master: Claude SAUTET
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Max and the Junkmen

Nominees and Awards

  • ★ 2022 San Sebastian International Film Festival
  • ★ 2002 Cannes Film Festival

Synopsis

Max is a Paris detective, aloof, independently wealthy, and frustrated by gangs of robbers whom he cannot catch. To re-establish his stature and save face, he decides to inveigle a group of petty thieves (led by an old acquaintance) to rob a bank. A reluctant captain provides Max intelligence and Max starts spending evenings with Lilly, a prostitute and girlfriend of the group's leader. He poses as a rich banker and encourages Lilly to think about her future. He hints at a payroll that comes through his bank. The plot works, the petty thieves think they're ready for a big score, and the cops are in place. What could go wrong with Max's cold plan? Who's entrapped?

◉ Digital Restoration Version

    

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Director

Claude SAUTET

Claude SAUTET (1924-2000) first gained international attention with The Things of Life (1970), which was shown in competition at Cannes. His film A Simple Story (1978) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He won the Silver Lion at Venice and the César Award for Best Director for A Heart in Winter (1992), and received the César once more for Nelly and Mr. Arnaud (1995). Apart from his own directing, he also wrote screenplays for other directors.

Schedule

Cinema Auditorium Time Notes Tickets
Kaohsiung Film Archive 3F Screening Room 2024/10/22 Tuesday 15:30
Kaohsiung Film Archive 3F Screening Room 2024/10/25 Friday 18:20

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