The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting(1978)
L’hypothèse du tableau volé
The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting Synopsis
Two narrators, one seen and one unseen, discuss possible connections between a series of paintings. The on-screen narrator walks through three-dimensional reproductions of each painting, featuring real people, sometimes moving, in an effort to explain the series' significance.
The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting (1978) is a drama and mystery film directed by Raúl Ruiz, released on April 4, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Jean Rougeul, Gabriel Gascon, Raymond Pierson and Jean Reno. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Raúl Ruiz
- Writers:
- Raúl Ruiz, Pierre Klossowski
- Cinematographer:
- Sacha Vierny
- Composer:
- Jorge Arriagada
- Production:
- INA
- Status:
- Released
The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Rougeul
as Collector
Gabriel Gascon
as Narrator
- Raymond Pierson
Raymond Pierson
as Character of Paintings
Jean Reno
as Character of Paintings
- Chantal Paley
Chantal Paley
as Character of Paintings
- Jean Raynaud
Jean Raynaud
as Character of Paintings
- Daniel Grimm
Daniel Grimm
as Character of Paintings
- Isidro Romero
Isidro Romero
as Character of Paintings
- Bernard Daillencourt
Bernard Daillencourt
as Character of Paintings
- Jean-Damien Thiollier
Jean-Damien Thiollier
as Character of Paintings
- Alix Comte
Alix Comte
as Character of Paintings
- Christian Broutin
Christian Broutin
as Character of Paintings
Key crew
Directed by Raúl Ruiz, written by Raúl Ruiz and Pierre Klossowski.
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The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 52 ratings.
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The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting online?
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The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting?
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The main cast of The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting (1978) includes Jean Rougeul, Gabriel Gascon, Raymond Pierson, Jean Reno and Chantal Paley. The film was directed by Raúl Ruiz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting released?
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The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting was released on April 4, 1978 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting worth watching?
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The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting (1978) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.