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Pickpocket (2001)
Runtime: 85 mins
Synopsis: Linton Semage directs and stars as the title character in this Sri Lankan drama. A career pickpocket tries to give up his life as a thief, but he finds he cannot support his family doing anything else. He steals a man's bag and discovers a photo of his wife, sending him on a quest with painful... Linton Semage directs and stars as the title character in this Sri Lankan drama. A career pickpocket tries to give up his life as a thief, but he finds he cannot support his family doing anything else. He steals a man's bag and discovers a photo of his wife, sending him on a quest with painful results. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Linton Semage, Dilhani Ekanayake
DVD Info
Release:
Apr 11, 2008
DVD Features:
- Keep Case
- Full Frame - 1.33
Additional Release Material:
- Director's Interview
Interactive Features:
- Scene Access
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Some scenes are just too long, while others are done with a dreamy essence that, in some ways, undermines the grittiness of the mise en scene.
... the original film negatives were apparently not in the greatest shape. Still, Pathfinder obviously didn't go to any extra trouble to clean it up.
The film runs a mere 77 minutes, yet it seems at least three times that.


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