German PremiereFrance 2018Language:FrenchSubtitles:GermanDirector:Lucas BernardWriter:Lucas BernardCinematographer:Alexandre LégliseEditor:Valentin DurningMusic:Christophe DanvinSound:Simon Dumetz, Florent Vrac, Matthieu DallaportaWith:Charles Berling, Swann Arlaud, Jennifer Decker, Jean-Quentin ChâtelainProducer:Florian MôleProduction Company:Les Grands EspacesDistributor:Pyramide Films104 min, Colour, DCP

With mixed feelings, Commissioner Beffroi is just about to retire. The extraordinary theft of a painting attracts his attention because if he can manage to arrest the clever crook, then he can bow out more than gracefully! He chases the young, mysterious art thief over the rooftops of Paris and into artists' studios. A CLEVER CROOK is a crime comedy with lots of charm, humorous dialogues and great actors like Charles Berling and Swann Arlaud.

Director's Biography:Born 1979, apprenticeship as cinematographer.Many years of collaboration in this field with well-known directors like Coline Serreau and Tonie Marshall. Publication of a novel. A CLEVER CROOK is his first feature film.

Photo: © Claire Nicol - Les Grands Espaces