Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Samouraï is a masterclass in minimalist filmmaking, blending noir sensibilities with a stark, almost existential approach to storytelling. The film follows Jef Costello, a distant and meticulous hitman played with icy precision by Alain Delon, as he navigates a tightly controlled life that begins to unravel after a botched assassination attempt. Melville's direction is meticulous, each frame composed with geometric precision, reflecting the rigid, solitary world of his protagonist. The sparse dialogue and muted color palette enhance…
