Synopsis
The thief penetrates into an apartment. The owner is present, accompanied by his big dog who stops the thief from fleeing. The owner paralyzed by rheumatism, far from being afraid, demands the thief to massage his shoulders. They both find things that they have in common and get on. They get on so well that the thief invites the owner for a few glasses of good grappa. They go out togeather like two old friends.
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Actors (2)
Full credits (8)
- Screenwriter : Irina Fontaine
- Director of Photography : Dorian Dragoï
- Music Composer : Cyril Planchon
- Editor : Qutaiba Barhamji
- Sound Recordist : Éric Poulle
- Producer : Irina Fontaine
- Assistant Operator : Nicholas Kent
- Special Effects : Ivan Mersic
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Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Fiction
- Sub-genre : Comedy, Comedy
- Themes : Friendship, Society, Human nature
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2014
- Runtime : 16 min 25 seconds
- Visa number : 141.315
- Visa issue date : 26/12/2014
- Production formats : HD
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 16/9
- Audio format : Dolby A
- Rating restrictions : None
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