The Thief Lord

2006, 94 minutes, Rated PG

Mystical, magical and completely enthralling like the Harry Potter series, this epic tale brings the beloved characters of prize-winning novelist, Cornelia Funke, to dazzling life. After their mother dies, brothers, Bo and Prosper flee their cruel aunt and escape to Venice, Italy, a city their mother loved dearly. Hiding in the canals and alleyways of the city, the boys are befriended by a gang of abandoned kids and their enigmatic leader, the Thief Lord. From their home base of an old cinema theatre, the children steal from the rich to support themselves and soon capture the interest of a bumbling detective. However, a greater threat to the children is something from a forgotten past; a beautiful, magical treasure with the power to spin time itself and change their lives for ever... Featuring Vanessa Redgrave and a captivating supporting cast, The Thief Lord spins a thrilling and enchanting tale of fun, adventure and pure imagination.