The Thieving Magpie
La Pie voleuse
“When a grandmother's love for her grandson pushes her over the line.”
Synopsis
Maria, who's not as young as she used to be and who helps people older than her, is living from hand to mouth. She can't quite accept her precarious situation and steals a few euros here and there from all those lovely people she looks after with such devotion, and who adore her for it… But after an accusation of abuse of a vulnerable person, Maria winds up in police custody.
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LA PIE VOLEUSE - Bande-annonceOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
European Union Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Guédiguian
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Guédiguian, Serge Valletti
- Original Score
- Michel Petrossian
- Original Title
- La Pie voleuse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Guédiguian
Robert Guédiguian, Serge Valletti
Michel Petrossian
Pierre Milon
Bernard Sasia
Marc Bordure, Robert Guédiguian
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Guédiguian
Director
Marc Bordure
Producer
Pierre Milon
Director of Photography
Robert Guédiguian
Producer
Michel Petrossian
Original Music Composer
Bernard Sasia
Editor
Anne-Marie Giacalone
Costume Design
David Vinez
Production Design
Robert Guédiguian
Screenplay
Serge Valletti
Screenplay
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What is The Thieving Magpie about?
Maria, who's not as young as she used to be and who helps people older than her, is living from hand to mouth. She can't quite accept her precarious situation and steals a few euros here and there from all those lovely people she looks after with such devotion, and who adore her for it… But after an accusation of abuse of a vulnerable person, Maria winds up in police custody.
Who directed The Thieving Magpie?
The Thieving Magpie was directed by Robert Guédiguian.
Who stars in The Thieving Magpie?
The principal cast of The Thieving Magpie includes Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Gérard Meylan, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Marilou Aussilloux.
When was The Thieving Magpie released and how long is it?
The Thieving Magpie was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thieving Magpie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thieving Magpie was composed by Michel Petrossian.