The Dog Thief
El Ladrón de Perros
Synopsis
Martín is a 13-year-old orphan shoeshine boy from La Paz, Bolivia, who has lived his entire life in the streets with the hope and desire to find his father. Driven by this desire and his imagination, Martin bonds with one of his best clients: Mr. Novoa, a lonely tailor whose only emotional bond is his dog, Astor, a fine German shepherd whom he cares for like a son.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-06
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Jakarta World Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vinko Tomičić
- Screenplay & Story
- Vinko Tomičić
- Original Score
- Wissam Hojeij
- Original Title
- El Ladrón de Perros
- Country of Origin
- Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, France, Italy, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Color Monster, Calamar Cine, Machete Producciones, Jirafa, Easy Riders Films, Zafiro Cinema, Aguacero Cine, Movimento Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vinko Tomičić
Vinko Tomičić
Wissam Hojeij
Sergio Armstrong
Urzula Barba Hopfner
Edher Campos, Matías de Bourguignon, Gabriela Maire, Vinko Tomičić, Álvaro Manzano Zambrana
Department Leadership Roster
Vinko Tomičić
Screenplay
Vinko Tomičić
Director
Sergio Armstrong
Director of Photography
Urzula Barba Hopfner
Editor
Gabriela Maire
Producer
Valeria Wilde Monasterios
Production Design
Edher Campos
Producer
Wissam Hojeij
Original Music Composer
Álvaro Manzano Zambrana
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dog Thief
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What is The Dog Thief about?
Martín is a 13-year-old orphan shoeshine boy from La Paz, Bolivia, who has lived his entire life in the streets with the hope and desire to find his father. Driven by this desire and his imagination, Martin bonds with one of his best clients: Mr. Novoa, a lonely tailor whose only emotional bond is his dog, Astor, a fine German shepherd whom he cares for like a son.
Who directed The Dog Thief?
The Dog Thief was directed by Vinko Tomičić.
Who stars in The Dog Thief?
The principal cast of The Dog Thief includes Alfredo Castro, Franklin Aro, Teresa Ruiz, María Luque, Julio César Altamirano.
When was The Dog Thief released and how long is it?
The Dog Thief was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dog Thief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dog Thief was composed by Wissam Hojeij.