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Thief

Thief (2023)

Dec 07, 2023 1h 30m Thriller Action

Vera is a girl with a tragic fate, grew up without parents, ran away from foster homes and, eventually, got involved with crime. She has become an extra-class thief and in tandem with a hacker whom she has never seen, she turns complicated and dangerous cases, earning a lot of money. All her life, Vera has been unsuccessfully searching for her father, who disappeared in the noughties. Already desperate to find at least some clues, Vera stumbles upon the trail of her dad in one of the next robberies and finds out the terrible details of his biography. Fascinated by the investigation, she does not suspect that at this time the hunt began for her.

Directed by Aleksey Alfyorov

Cast

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Lukerya Ilyashenko
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Lukerya Ilyashenko

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Vyacheslav Razbegaev
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Vyacheslav Razbegaev

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Igor Jijikine
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Igor Jijikine

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Aleksandr Vorobyov
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Aleksandr Vorobyov

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Sergey Komarov
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Sergey Komarov

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Ilya Korobko
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Ilya Korobko

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Petar Zekavica
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Petar Zekavica

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Alexey Ushakov
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Alexey Ushakov

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Miroslava Karpovich
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Miroslava Karpovich

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Maksim Shchyogolev
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Maksim Shchyogolev

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Crew

Director
  • Aleksey Alfyorov

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Thematic Analysis

This high-octane Thriller/Action film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Thief distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.

Director Aleksey Alfyorov brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2023, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Thief took approximately 14 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 90 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 150 minutes long.
  • The film contains approximately 1808 individual shots.
  • The screenplay went through 15 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • The costume department created over 470 unique costume pieces for the production.

Historical Context

  • In 2023, when this film is released:
  • Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
  • Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: December 7, 2023
  • Runtime: 1h 30m

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