This fictional film focuses on the unexpected confrontation of an experienced shoplifter and a lonely store detective. She lifts one time too many, and he suggests they “talk it over” - in his apartment! Desperation drives people into strange situations. When finally they part, neither one of them will ever be quite the same again. Original story by Douglas Bowie. Starring Vladimir Valenta and Luce Guilbeault. Awards: Toronto; Mannheim; New York.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320011
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Canada - Toronto - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Germany - Mannheim - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - United States - New York - Awards
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)