theft and property

His seminal film 'Bande à part' (Band of Outsiders) centers on a heist that deconstructs theft as both a criminal act and philosophical statement about ownership and class.

Through masterpieces like 'Heat' and 'Thief,' Mann explores the psychology of criminals and their complex relationship with stealing as identity, obsession, and survival.

His film 'Shoplifters' examines theft and property through the lens of poverty and family, questioning what truly constitutes ownership and belonging.