The Painter and the Thief
Originally released in 2020. The Painter and the Thief is a documentary film. directed by Benjamin Ree.
Starring Barbora Kysilkova, Karl-Bertil Nordland, and Øystein Stene
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (64 votes)
Language
NO
Original language
Country
Norway
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NO
Production Companies
- Medieoperatørene
- VGTV
- Dogwoof
- Tremolo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Painter and the Thief about?
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 ...
Who directed The Painter and the Thief?
The Painter and the Thief was directed by Benjamin Ree.
How long is The Painter and the Thief?
The Painter and the Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Painter and the Thief released?
The Painter and the Thief was released on September 5, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Painter and the Thief?
The main cast of The Painter and the Thief includes Barbora Kysilkova, Karl-Bertil Nordland, Øystein Stene, Linda Ville Marie Ruud, Bjørn Inge Nordland.