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Pickpocket (1959)
The story of arrogant, young Michel, who spends his days learning the art of picking pockets in the streets, subway cars, and train stations of Paris.Director: Robert Bresson
OVERALL: R1-
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Extras:"The Models of Pickpocket" 2003 documentary by Babette Mangolte (52:13)
Promo trailer for the DVD
Bonus trailers
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- Persona
- Fallen Angels
- Criminal Lovers
- A Heart in Winter
- La Belle Noiseuse
- Fanny and Alexander
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes an 8-page fold-out booklet with photos and an informative three-page essay by Adrian Martin
The transfer was licensed from mk2. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with film scholar James Quandt
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Extras:Video introduction by writer/director Paul Schrader from 2004 (14:48)
"The Models of Pickpocket" 2003 documentary by Babette Mangolte (52:14)
Interview with Robert Bresson from a 1960 episode of the French television series Cinépanorama (6:27)
Q&A with actress Marika Green and filmmakers Paul Vecchiali & Jean-Pierre Améris from a 2000 screening of the film (12:56)
Footage of sleight-of-hand consultant Kassagi from a 1962 episode of the French television series La piste aux étoiles (11:33)
Theatrical trailer (2:29) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):French Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:High-definition digital restoration.
Audio commentary & Schrader introduction are in English, with no subtitles.
All other extras are in French, with optional English subtitles.
Includes an 8-page booklet featuring a new essay by novelist/culture critic Gary Indiana. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray Copy)
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film
Audio commentary with film scholar James Quandt
Video introduction by writer/director Paul Schrader from 2004 (14:48)
"The Models of Pickpocket" 2003 documentary by Babette Mangolte (52:15)
Interview with Robert Bresson from a 1960 episode of the French television series Cinépanorama (6:27)
Q&A with actress Marika Green and filmmakers Paul Vecchiali & Jean-Pierre Améris from a 2000 screening of the film (12:55)
Footage of sleight-of-hand consultant Kassagi from a 1962 episode of the French television series La piste aux étoiles (11:34)
Theatrical trailer (2:28) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):French Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:2K restoration.
Audio commentary & Schrader introduction are in English, with no subtitles.
All other extras are in French, with optional English subtitles.
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Extras:Interview with Robert Bresson (7 min)
Theatrical trailer -
Subtitles:Dutch
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"The Models of Pickpocket" 2003 documentary by Babette Mangolte (52:14)
Interview with Robert Bresson from a 1960 episode of the French television show Cinépanorama (6:27)
Q&A with actress Marika Green and filmmakers Paul Vecchiali & Jean-Pierre Améris at a 2000 screening of the film (12:57)
Footage of sleight-of-hand consultant Kassagi from a 1962 episode of the French television show La piste aux étoiles (11:34)
Theatrical trailer (2:32) -
Subtitles:English, German, Italian, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Also available in the "Coffret Bresson 3 DVD : Le Procès de Jeanne d'Arc / L'Argent / Pickpocket" box set
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Extras:Cast and crew biographies and filmographies
Pino Farinotti information
Theatrical trailer -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"The Models of Pickpocket" 2003 documentary by Babette Mangolte (52:14)
Interview with Robert Bresson from a 1960 episode of the French television show Cinépanorama (6:27)
Q&A with actress Marika Green and filmmakers Paul Vecchiali & Jean-Pierre Améris at a 2000 screening of the film (12:57)
Footage of sleight-of-hand consultant Kassagi from a 1962 episode of the French television show La piste aux étoiles (11:34)
Theatrical trailer (2:32) -
Subtitles:English, German, Italian, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:This is a licensed port of the French mk2 edition.
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OVERALL: R1
The US Criterion releases for the commentary and introduction. Note the 2014 reissue has a newer transfer.
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CUTS:
- R0 Australia- Accent Film Entertainment - No cuts.
- R1 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (76:06 NTSC).
- R1 Dual-Format Edition America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (76:17 NTSC).
- R2 Benelux- Total Film - No cuts.
- R2 France- mk2 - No cuts (72:35 PAL).
- R2 Italy- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts.
- R2 United Kingdom- Artificial Eye - No cuts (72:35 PAL).
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Comparison added by The Rewind Team on 01/12/05
Comparison last updated by Vincent_Prendergast on 30/05/20UPDATE LOG:
28/06/14: Added 2014 Criterion
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