Breathless and Elevator to the Gallows

Breathless (1960, NR, Directed by Jean-Luc Godard)
Friday, January 26 / 7 pm

A small-time thief, who fancies himself a big-time mobster, steals a car and impulsively mows down a policeman. While on the run from authorities, he reunites with an American journalist and tries to convince her to run away with him to Italy. But, she beings to question everything when she learns he is wanted for murder.

 

Elevator to the Gallows (1958, NR, Directed by Louis Malle)
Friday, January 26 / 9:30 pm

It’s a French double-feature in The Toby with this suspense thriller. A business man kills his employer, the husband of his mistress, at his mistress’ behest, which leads to a series of ill-fated events. The score, from the acclaimed Miles Davis, adds to the feeling of desperation.