Drama
United States of America
The Pleasure of Being Robbed is a 2008 independent film directed by the Safdie brothers. The film follows Eleonore, a young woman with a habit of stealing things from strangers. She is lost and troubled, seemingly searching for meaning in her life as she wanders through the streets of New York City.
As Eleonore goes about her daily routine of stealing, she encounters a variety of people, including a young boy who she befriends and a man who she becomes romantically involved with. However, despite these interactions, Eleonore remains detached and distant, seemingly unable to form any real connections.
Throughout the film, there is a sense of melancholy and emptiness that pervades Eleonore's existence. She seems lost in a world that she doesn't quite belong in, desperately searching for something she can't quite put her finger on.
The Pleasure of Being Robbed is a quiet and introspective film that explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and the search for meaning in modern society. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost in the world.
