Bob le flambeur

France, known as the birthplace of the auteur theory, has produced a remarkable number of acclaimed film directors, many of whom have become synonymous with specific genres. One such example is Jean-Pierre Melville, whose stylish and highly influential gangster films have left an indelible mark on cinema. Among his earliest classics is the 1956 film *Bob le flambeur*, a title that translates to ‘Bob the Gambler’ or…