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The Sheep Thief

1997 · 24 min Drama
5.1 / 10 · TMDB

A young boy gets caught stealing a sheep and is shaved of all his hair and branded with a mark on his forehead so that everyone will know that he is a thief and not to be trusted. Dumped in the desert, the thief covers his marking with a headscarf and goes to the nearest village where he is taken in by a trusting family in return for his work. However, has be actually changed or is he still the same thief at heart?

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📋 Film Details

Year 1997
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama
Director Asif Kapadia
Runtime 24 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.1/10 (11 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Sheep Thief is an acquired taste at 5.1/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1997. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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