La Petite voleuse

Name: La Petite voleuse
Released: 1989

François Truffaut

French New Wave

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In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.

Year1989

CountryFrance

DirectorFrançois Truffaut

MovementFrench New Wave

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