Thief

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Short
Soviet Union, 1969, 11 min

Directed by:

Roman Balayan

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Allegorical scenes of village life, clearly inspired by the poetic style of Parajanov, show a father and son, temptation, a deed and punishment, in the mythical setting of a garden. Scenes of country life and animal husbandry are infused with rural lyricism. Apples become figurative tools, and abundance is redeemed through crucifixion. (Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival)

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