Le Samouraï: Jean-Pierre Melville’s Work of Art

Footage and interviews with Alain Delon and Jean-Pierre Melville on the gangster masterpiece Le Samouraï. Take a glimpse at Delon describe the craftsmanship of Melville. Watch, listen, and absorb the great Jean-Pierre Melville explain his beginnings as a filmmaker, his love for cinema, and his thoughts and process on the art of cinema. ...What I have to say is very simple and very short: He’s the greatest director I’ve had the good fortune, pleasure and honor to work with up to this point. It’d take too long to explain. He’s wonderful. He knows more about cinema than anyone. He’s the greatest director I know, the greatest cameraman, the best at framing and lighting, the best at everything. He’s a living encyclopedia of cinema. - Alain Delon on Jean-Pierre Melville