The Bike Thief (2020)

The Bike Thief (2020) poster

To the Rider his moped is everything. As a pizza delivery driver it is his livelihood. As a breadline straddling, immigrant father it is his family’s anchor. It takes his wife to work. It gets his daughter to school. So when one night the moped is stolen, his world collapses. He has to get back his bike – or replace it – in whatever way possible, before his next shifts starts. If he fails, he won’t just lose his job, he will lose it all. He tries to ask the few familiar faces for help in this unfamiliar, disorienting city. However, as he runs out of time and his options are wearing thin, his moral compass begins to crack and he grows more and more willing to forgo his conscience in order to save himself and his family.

Director: Matt Chambers
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Nanu Segal
Editing: Tommaso Gallone, Dan Roberts
Production: Ugly Duckling Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Română, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

immigrant, london, england, romanian

Trailer

The Bike Thief Trailer
More Films by Director: Matt Chambers
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bike Thief about?
To the Rider his moped is everything. As a pizza delivery driver it is his livelihood. As a breadline straddling, immigrant father it is his family’s anchor. It takes his wife to work. It gets his daughter to school. So when one night the moped is stolen, his world collapses. He has to get back his bike – or replace it – in whatever way possible, before his next shifts starts. If he fails, he won’t just lose his job, he will lose it all. He tries to ask the few familiar faces for help in this unfamiliar, disorienting city. However, as he runs out of time and his options are wearing thin, his moral compass begins to crack and he grows more and more willing to forgo his conscience in order to save himself and his family.
Who directed The Bike Thief?
The Bike Thief was directed by Matt Chambers.
Who stars in The Bike Thief?
The Bike Thief stars Alec Secăreanu, Anamaria Marinca, Aaron Neil, Lucian Msamati, June Watson, Amir Boutrous.
How long is The Bike Thief?
The Bike Thief has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is The Bike Thief?
The Bike Thief is a Drama film.
Where was The Bike Thief produced?
The Bike Thief was produced in United Kingdom.