L'argent (1983) · Direct

Bresson famously used "models" instead of actors, demanding they recite lines without emotion.

The film begins with a small act of teenage rebellion: a counterfeit 500-franc note. L'Argent (1983)

: Yvon is arrested for passing the bill. Though he is innocent, the lie costs him his job, his family, and eventually, his soul. Bresson famously used "models" instead of actors, demanding

: As Yvon descends into prison life and crime, he transforms from a victim into a ruthless murderer. Bresson’s "Cinematography" Style the lie costs him his job

L'argent: The Weight of the World - The Criterion Collection

: Two wealthy students use the fake bill to pay for a picture frame.