If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal (2013)
1920s. Vitalino, a small farmer from São Vicente sees his father die of the epidemic which decimated the country. Some years later, of all the brothers, Vitalino is the strongest and takes his father’s place in the house. But the village is too small for his aspirations and he decides to head to Brazil, leaving his sisters in charge of the household. In parallel with Vitalino’s story, If I Were a Thief… I’d Steal portrays the world of Paulo Rocha rummaging through his films and ghosts over the years.
Director: Paulo Rocha
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 10, 2013
Cast
- Luís Miguel Cintra - Vitalino
- Chandra Malatitch - Young Vitalino
- Isabel Ruth
- Lima Duarte
- Márcia Breia
- Joana Bárcia
- Carla Chambel
- Raquel Dias - Aninhas
- Miguel Moreira
- Paulo Rocha
Screenplay
- Paulo Rocha (Screenplay)
- João Viana (Screenplay)
- Regina Guimarães (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Acácio de Almeida, Sarah Blum
Editing: Edgar Feldman
Production: ICA, Gafanha Filmes
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Paulo Rocha
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal about?
- 1920s. Vitalino, a small farmer from São Vicente sees his father die of the epidemic which decimated the country. Some years later, of all the brothers, Vitalino is the strongest and takes his father’s place in the house. But the village is too small for his aspirations and he decides to head to Brazil, leaving his sisters in charge of the household. In parallel with Vitalino’s story, If I Were a Thief… I’d Steal portrays the world of Paulo Rocha rummaging through his films and ghosts over the years.
- Who directed If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal?
- If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal was directed by Paulo Rocha.
- Who stars in If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal?
- If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Chandra Malatitch, Isabel Ruth, Lima Duarte, Márcia Breia, Joana Bárcia.
- How long is If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal?
- If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal?
- If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal is a Drama film.
- Where was If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal produced?
- If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal was produced in Portugal.