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Ricky Rapper and the Bicycle Thief

Original title: Risto Räppääjä ja Polkupyörävaras
German title: Ricky Rapper und der Fahrraddieb
Finland, 2010

Director: Rantasila, Mari
Production company: Kinotar Oy
Age recommendation: 8 years and up

Synopsis:
Ricky Rapper's Aunt Serena leaves for a vacation with her boyfriend, and Ricky is left at home while Fanny Freezer comes to take care of him. As a consolation present Ricky gets a brand new bike. Soon the new bike is mysteriously stolen, and Ricky and his friend Nelly Noodlehead must hurry after the thief. A hilarious musical comedy for the whole family offers catchy songs, memorable characters and a colourful fantasy world.

Marketing strategies:
The "Ricky Rapper"-films are based on the books by Sinikka and Tiina Nopola and sequels to the successful film "Ricky Rapper" (Finland 2008).

Festivals:
Luebeck 2010, Oulu 2010 (awarded), Chicago 2010, Vittorio Veneto 2011 (awarded), Berimora Riga 2011

Website: www.ristorappaaja.fi

World sales address/es:
Kinotar (FI)
Attraction Distribution (CDN)

Sold to:
Nordisk (Fi)