Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A violinist. A jewel thief. A revolutionary brother. And a country simmering with political anger.
In this video, I take a look at Solo (1970), the fiercely political French crime thriller written, directed by and starring Jean-Pierre Mocky, newly released in a Limited Edition Blu-ray from Radiance Films.
Made in the shadow of the political and social upheaval that followed May 1968 in France, Solo combines the mechanics of a hard-edged crime thriller with political satire, noir fatalism and a growing sense of disillusionment.
Mocky stars as Vincent Cabral, a cynical violinist and jewel thief whose carefree existence is shattered when he discovers that his younger brother has become involved with a violent revolutionary group. What follows is a desperate attempt to save him from a conflict Vincent wants no part of.
It’s an unusual, angry and distinctly French take on the crime movie—and another fascinating discovery from Radiance Films. Radiance describes the film as heavily influenced by American cinema while capturing the disillusionment and rage of post-1968 French society.
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Released in 1970, Solo was written and directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, who also takes the leading role as Vincent Cabral.
Vincent isn't exactly your conventional hero.
He's a womanising violinist who supplements his income as a jewel thief, living largely according to his own rules and avoiding anything resembling political commitment.
Then he learns that his younger brother Virgile has become involved with a radical left-wing revolutionary group responsible for a series of brutal attacks against powerful members of society.
Vincent sets out to find him.
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A violinist. A jewel thief. A revolutionary brother. And a country simmering with political anger.
In this video, I take a look at Solo (1970), the fiercely political French crime thriller written, directed by and starring Jean-Pierre Mocky, newly released in a Limited Edition Blu-ray from Radiance Films.
Made in the shadow of the political and social upheaval that followed May 1968 in France, Solo combines the mechanics of a hard-edged crime thriller with political satire, noir fatalism and a growing sense of disillusionment.
Mocky stars as Vincent Cabral, a cynical violinist and jewel thief whose carefree existence is shattered when he discovers that his younger brother has become involved with a violent revolutionary group. What follows is a desperate attempt to save him from a conflict Vincent wants no part of.
It’s an unusual, angry and distinctly French take on the crime movie—and another fascinating discovery from Radiance Films. Radiance describes the film as heavily influenced by American cinema while capturing the disillusionment and rage of post-1968 French society.
🔗 Where to Buy
📀 Amazon:
https://link.amazon/B0aDKDizN
📀 Radiance Films:
radiancefilms.co.uk/products/solo-le
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🎬 About the Film
Released in 1970, Solo was written and directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, who also takes the leading role as Vincent Cabral.
Vincent isn't exactly your conventional hero.
He's a womanising violinist who supplements his income as a jewel thief, living largely according to his own rules and avoiding anything resembling political commitment.
Then he learns that his younger brother Virgile has become involved with a radical left-wing revolutionary group responsible for a series of brutal attacks against powerful members of society.
Vincent sets out to find him.
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youtube.com/@manvfilm?sub_confirmation=1
👍 Enjoyed the Video?
💬 Had you heard of Solo or Jean-Pierre Mocky before this Radiance release?
💬 What are your favourite politically charged crime thrillers?
💬 Has Radiance introduced you to a film or filmmaker you might otherwise never have discovered?
🔁 Like, Share & Subscribe to support the channel.
⚖️ Fair Use Disclaimer
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
