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The Devil, Probably

The Devil, Probably

Drama · 1977

Charles drifts through politics, religion and psychoanalysis, rejecting them all. Once he realises the depth of his disgust with the moral and physical decline of the society he lives in, he decides that suicide is the only option...

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The Devil, Probably

1977 Drama 1h 37m

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6.8 / 10

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Charles drifts through politics, religion and psychoanalysis, rejecting them all. Once he realises the depth of his disgust with the moral and physical decline of the society he lives in, he decides that suicide is the only option...

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Robert Bresson

Written by

Robert Bresson

Antoine Monnier

Antoine Monnier

Charles

Tina Irissari

Tina Irissari

Alberte

Henri de Maublanc

Henri de Maublanc

Michel

L

Laetitia Carcano

Edwige

N

Nicolas Deguy

Valentin

R

Régis Hanrion

Dr. Mime, Psychanalyste

G

Geoffroy Gaussen

Libraire

Court is in session

Put The Devil, Probably on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.