THE DOG THIEF
In Bolivia's bustling city of La Paz, 13-year-old orphan Martin (Franklin Aro Huasco) shines shoes in order to make ends meet. Facing a precarious living situation and struggling to keep up with his studies, Martin comes up with a possible solution: to steal the beloved German Shepherd of his best client, a lonely tailor (Alfredo Castro), and claim the reward money upon safe return of the dog. But as the two men grow closer, Martin must decide if he's willing to risk their newfound bond. Chilean filmmaker Vinko Tomičić Salinas drew inspiration from Italian neorealism for this tenderhearted drama, featuring masterful performances from Latin American stalwart Castro and young Huasco, who won an honorary mention for Best New Actor at the Guadalajara Film Festival for his impressive debut. Official Selection, 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. DIR/SCR Vinko Tomičić Salinas; PROD Álvaro Manzano Zambrana, Gabriela Maire, Edher Campos. Bolivia/Chile/Mexico/France/Ecuador/Italy, 2024, color, 90 min. In Spanish with English subtitles. NOT RATED
No AFI Member passes accepted.
Run Time: 90 Minutes
Opening Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Genre: Drama
