Ciné-club #9 – Modesty Blaise

Modesty Blaise, Joseph Losey, 1966,119 min. Modesty Blaise is a mysterious adventurer capable of changing her look in an instant. She is asked by the British secret services to deliver diamonds to Sheikh Abu Tahir in recognition of services rendered to the country. To accompany her on this mission, Modesty enlists the help of her faithful friend Willie Garvin. Meanwhile, Gabriel, a criminal as driven as he is attractive, devises a plan to eliminate Modesty and seize the diamonds.