theft

His debut 'The 400 Blows' and later works explore theft as a metaphor for youthful rebellion and social alienation.

A master of heist cinema who explored theft with moral complexity and aesthetic precision in films like 'Bob le Flambeur' and 'Le Cercle Rouge'.

His filmography examines theft through the psychology of professional criminals, questioning honor and identity in works like 'Heat' and 'Thief'.