trintignant be brilliant and aid by a terrific support cast and a a nihilistic but debonair professional thief . the plot be very clever with many surprising twist and turn and and this be combine with a philosophical spirit that transcend description . the film within a film angle have never be handle with more panache . i just saw it this week after not see it since the 70 and and the film stand the test of time marvelously still a fresh and funny and and involve a when i saw it originally . i recommend this overlooked jewel very strongly .