The Little Thief

1988·Movie
1h 50min
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Ratings

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65/100
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6.8
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Where to Watch

Not available to stream in (flatrate)

About

In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.

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Genres
Coming-Of-Age Drama
Mood
ReflectiveMelancholicHopefulEmotionalContemplative
Themes
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Plot
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Pacing
LeisurelyEpisodic
Narrative
Episodic StructureFlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog
Minimalist DialogueColloquial Language
Character Types
ExplorerCaregiverAnti-Hero
Time
Post-World War Ii
Place
Rural CountrysideSmall TownPrison
Cinematic Style
Long TakesFirst-Person PerspectiveUse Of Shadows
Costume and Set
Period-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:
Dominique Chapuis, Claude Miller
Produced by:
Jean-Louis Livi, Claude Miller, Jean-José Richer

Media

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