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Stolen Identity

2018 · 93 min

A cool, unsettling character study that draws you into the seductive charm of a swindler while quietly accumulating the damage he leaves behind.

Directed by
Samuel Thivierge
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Starring
Samuel Thivierge, Samy Naceri, Gilbert Sicotte
Overview
Inspired by a true story, a young man from a good family becomes an effective and seductive con artist, crushing the dreams of innocent people in his wake.

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Directed by
Samuel Thivierge
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Starring
Samuel Thivierge, Samy Naceri, Gilbert Sicotte
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • deception
    • crime
    • ambition
    • betrayal
    • guilt
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism8
    Romance3
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    thriller, drama
    Directed by
    Samuel Thivierge
    Written by
    Samuel Thivierge
    Starring
    Samuel Thivierge, Samy Naceri, Gilbert Sicotte, Léa Girard-Nadeau, Jacynthe René, Frédéric Gilles, Jean-Carl Boucher, Jordana Lajoie
    Music
    Louis Côté
    Cinematography
    Alexandre Bussière
    Runtime
    93 min
    Country
    Canada
    Languages
    French

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