Le Samouraï (1967), directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, is a classic French neo-noir film that follows the life of Jef Costello, a stoic and meticulous hitman. Played by Alain Delon, Jef is a solitary figure who lives by a strict code of conduct, akin to that of a samurai. After flawlessly executing a contract killing, Jef becomes the prime suspect in a police investigation. As the authorities close in, he navigates a web of betrayal and deception, trying to outsmart both the police and those who hired him. The film is known for its minimalist style, cool detachment, and atmospheric portrayal of Paris’s underworld, making it a quintessential exploration of existential loneliness and the inevitability of fate.
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