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Conspiracy, murder, and the gospel truth
Among Thieves
Directed by Paul Boge
Firegate films, 2009
A global cover-up, a car chase, shoot-outs (yes, plural!), confronting past guilt, the importance of truth, and of course romance, are all part of Winnipeg independent filmmaker Paul Boge’s first feature, Among Thieves. Created by production company FireGateFilms, comprised of Timothy Horch and North Kildonan MB members Boge and Chris Radtke, the film was shot locally and used local talent in all areas of production. Family Life Network technicians Grant Heppner and Melissa McEachern also contributed on the project.
These 3 Christian filmmakers “bring conspiracy and murder to the silver screen,” said host Greg Glatz of CJOB’s GodTalk during a radio spotlight. Writer, director, and producer Boge said his film asks the question, “Do we as Christians have a responsibility to investigate truth that deals with international conflicts?” Among Thieves alludes to Jesus’ death on the cross between two criminals and points to the freedom afforded by seeking truth in spite of resistance.
The 3 main characters struggle with finding purpose in their lives. Victor, once a promising star, has worked various menial jobs and is now a struggling freelance journalist. Amy, an executive in an oil company, secretly pines for meaning and friendship despite her success. And sometimes-comic-relief David, working in the financial industry, is troubled by ghosts from the past.
The film intersperses scenes of high action with slower-paced relationship development and exposition of the facts as the newly re-united high school friends stumble across evidence of a conspiracy, and attempt to uncover the hidden motivations for the U.S. government’s war in Iraq. Boge claims his is the first film to explore the connection between the currency of Iraq’s oil sales and the U.S.’s military engagement in the Middle East.
As Victor races to find sources for his news story before the paper’s deadline, the action moves from a living room to late-night city streets to a waterfront pier at midday. The locations are impressive, though at times obviously Winnipeg-centric, despite the film’s setting in Chicago.
The film premiered at the Winnipeg Art Gallery in April; the DVD can now be purchased through FireGate Films. The producers plan to take their groundbreaking story to film festivals and are seeking a distributor. More information is available at www.firegatefilms.com. —KB
Among Thieves
Directed by Paul Boge
Firegate films, 2009
A global cover-up, a car chase, shoot-outs (yes, plural!), confronting past guilt, the importance of truth, and of course romance, are all part of Winnipeg independent filmmaker Paul Boge’s first feature, Among Thieves. Created by production company FireGateFilms, comprised of Timothy Horch and North Kildonan MB members Boge and Chris Radtke, the film was shot locally and used local talent in all areas of production. Family Life Network technicians Grant Heppner and Melissa McEachern also contributed on the project.
 Paul Boge (kneeling, centre) gives direction to actors Carey Smith (left) and David Dyck while filming Among Thieves. Chris Radtke holds the camera (right).
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The 3 main characters struggle with finding purpose in their lives. Victor, once a promising star, has worked various menial jobs and is now a struggling freelance journalist. Amy, an executive in an oil company, secretly pines for meaning and friendship despite her success. And sometimes-comic-relief David, working in the financial industry, is troubled by ghosts from the past.
The film intersperses scenes of high action with slower-paced relationship development and exposition of the facts as the newly re-united high school friends stumble across evidence of a conspiracy, and attempt to uncover the hidden motivations for the U.S. government’s war in Iraq. Boge claims his is the first film to explore the connection between the currency of Iraq’s oil sales and the U.S.’s military engagement in the Middle East.
As Victor races to find sources for his news story before the paper’s deadline, the action moves from a living room to late-night city streets to a waterfront pier at midday. The locations are impressive, though at times obviously Winnipeg-centric, despite the film’s setting in Chicago.
The film premiered at the Winnipeg Art Gallery in April; the DVD can now be purchased through FireGate Films. The producers plan to take their groundbreaking story to film festivals and are seeking a distributor. More information is available at www.firegatefilms.com. —KB
