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The Thieving Magpie

20251h 41mRobert Guédiguian

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"When a grandmother's love for her grandson pushes her over the line."

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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What is The Thieving Magpie (2025) 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 stars in The Thieving Magpie?

The Thieving Magpie stars Ariane Ascaride (Maria), Jean-Pierre Darroussin (M. Moreau), Gérard Meylan (Bruno), Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet (Laurent), Marilou Aussilloux (Jennifer). The film was directed by Robert Guédiguian.

How long is The Thieving Magpie?

The Thieving Magpie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025.

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