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When two of artist Barbora Kysilkova’s most valuable paintings are stolen from a gallery at Frogner in Oslo, the police are able to find the thief after a few days, but the paintings are nowhere to be found. Barbora goes to the trial in hopes of finding clues, but instead she ends up asking the thief if she can paint a portrait of him. This will be the start of a very unusual friendship. Over three years, the cinematic documentary follows the incredible story of the artist looking for her stolen paintings, while at the same time turning the thief into art.
The Painter and the Thief (2020) is a documentary film directed by Benjamin Ree, released on September 5, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Barbora Kysilkova, Karl-Bertil Nordland, Øystein Stene and Linda Ville Marie Ruud. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
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Directed by Benjamin Ree, written by Benjamin Ree, produced by Ingvil Giske.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 69 ratings.
This is a story about crime, abuse, addiction, co-dependency, obsession, and the healing power of art. 'The Painter and the Thief' is not a black-and-white narrative with a good guy, a bad guy, and a clear-cut scheme. It's a raw yet rich exploration of the messiness of human relationships, their beauty and depravity. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article...…
Reviewed on February 4, 2021
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The Painter and the Thief (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Painter and the Thief (2020) includes Barbora Kysilkova, Karl-Bertil Nordland, Øystein Stene, Linda Ville Marie Ruud and Bjørn Inge Nordland. The film was directed by Benjamin Ree. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Painter and the Thief was released on September 5, 2020 and runs for 1h 42m.
The Painter and the Thief (2020) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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