This film is a representative work of French poetic realism in the 1930s in France . The whole film is based on the pervasive pessimism, and a popular love story is shot with a strong black taste. Although the story lacks novelty, but because the director makes excellent use of the contrast of light and shadow, the film is enveloped in a gloomy and melancholic atmosphere. The scene scheduling and control also echo this heavy theme, making it more than ordinary gangster movies. More depth. Kaben's performance was very good, and the band leader's feeling of yearning and nostalgia for his hometown was particularly moving. The two later remakes of the film were both failed works.
Pépé le Moko evaluation action
2022-06-08 18:14
Extended Reading
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Inspecteur Slimane: The Devil's son always works with demonic children. Le Moko? A prince of plunder. Fifteen convictions, 33 daylight robberies, two bank holdups. And burglaries? We haven't enough fingers in this room on which to count them all. How could he not be admired? And such a good boy! He wears his heart on his sleeve. As quick with a smile for friends as a knife for foes. So charming!
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Carlos: How much you offering?
Le Grand Père: You're like a fidgety coquette.
Carlos: We're talking dough.
Le Grand Père: Carlos, my friend, your words fail to shine like Japanese pearls. Slang is a phony language.
Carlos: Cut the gab! Cough up the bread!
Le Grand Père: You talk like a baker.