The Mozart of Pickpockets

Le Mozart des pickpockets

Directed by Philippe Pollet-Villard

2006

Comedy

30 min

France

Color

French

Synopsis

Philippe and Richard live off petty scams in the Parisian neighborhood of Barbès. They find themselves responsible for a deaf-mute Romanian child. After trying to get rid of the child, they attempt to make him work. Despite the language barrier, the boy manages to devise his own method of stealing.

Story Topics Humor Childhood Delinquency Immigration/Emigration

Achievements

Grand Prix at Clermont Ferrand International Film Festival. César award winner (Best Short Film). Oscar winner in the Best Live Action Short Film category.

Festivals

2006

Brest European Short Film Festival | European Competition

2007

Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival | National Competition • Grand Prix
Filmfest Dresden | Out of Competition
Brussels Short Film Festival | International Competition
Palm Springs International Shortfest | International Competition
Sao Paulo International Short Film Festival
Les Césars • Best Short Film
Academy Awards • Best Short Film