The film begins with a small act of teenage rebellion: a counterfeit 500-franc note.
: Two wealthy students use the fake bill to pay for a picture frame. L'Argent (1983)
: The shop owner, realizing the fraud, passes it to an innocent fuel worker, Yvon Targe. The film begins with a small act of
L'argent: The Weight of the World - The Criterion Collection realizing the fraud
: Yvon is arrested for passing the bill. Though he is innocent, the lie costs him his job, his family, and eventually, his soul.
: As Yvon descends into prison life and crime, he transforms from a victim into a ruthless murderer. Bresson’s "Cinematography" Style