L'Argent

L'Argent

Directed by Robert Bresson

Produced by Marion's Films, Eôs Films

198385 min6.9 / 10

A bleak, methodical examination of how a single counterfeit note destroys an innocent man's life, indicting a capitalist system indifferent to human suffering.

A forged 500-franc note is passed from person to person and shop to shop, until it falls into the hands of a genuine innocent who doesn't see it for what it is—which will have devastating consequences on his life.

Questions people ask

  • Does L'Argent end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is L'Argent sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is L'Argent one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 93% of films.

  • Is L'Argent easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is L'Argent violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is L'Argent scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity94

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like L'Argent, and what each one shares →

Like L'Argent

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as L'Argent

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like L'Argent, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like L'Argent, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like L'Argent, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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