The Painted Bird
Nabarvené ptáče
“Light is visible only in the dark”
Synopsis
After losing his parents, a young Jewish boy wanders Eastern Europe, seeking refuge during World War II.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Petr Kotlár
Joska
Nina Šunevič
Marta
Alla Sokolova
Olga
Udo Kier
Miller
Michaela Doležalová
Miller's Wife
Stellan Skarsgård
Hans
Harvey Keitel
Priest
Julian Sands
Garbos
Júlia Vidrnáková
Labina
Lech Dyblik
Lekh
Aleksei Kravchenko
Gavrila
Barry Pepper
Mitka
Petr Vaněk
Nikodém
Radim Fiala
Cossack
Jitka Čvančarová
Ludmila
Tim Kalkhof
SS Officer
Alexander Leopold Schank
SS Officer
Filip Kaňkovský
Merchant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 17, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 28, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$660K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.08x
-$7.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Václav Marhoul
- Screenplay & Story
- Václav Marhoul
- Original Title
- Nabarvené ptáče
- Country of Origin
- Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, German, Latin, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Production Budget
- $7.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $660K
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen, Česká televize, innogy, Directory Films, PubRes, RTVS, CertiCon, Monte Rosso Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Václav Marhoul
Václav Marhoul, Jerzy Kosiński
Vladimír Smutný, Pavel Berkovič, Viktor Smutný, Anton Evdoshenko
Luděk Hudec
Václav Marhoul
Department Leadership Roster
Václav Marhoul
Director
Vladimír Smutný
Director of Photography
Jan Vlasák
Production Design
Luděk Hudec
Editor
Václav Marhoul
Producer
Václav Marhoul
Screenplay
Jiří Kraus
Stunt Coordinator
Ladislav Lahoda
Stunt Coordinator
Helena Rovná-Dvořáková
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Painted Bird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Painted Bird about?
After losing his parents, a young Jewish boy wanders Eastern Europe, seeking refuge during World War II.
Who directed The Painted Bird?
The Painted Bird was directed by Václav Marhoul.
Who stars in The Painted Bird?
The principal cast of The Painted Bird includes Petr Kotlár, Nina Šunevič, Alla Sokolova, Udo Kier, Michaela Doležalová.
When was The Painted Bird released and how long is it?
The Painted Bird was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Painted Bird?
The Painted Bird had a reported production budget of $7.8M and grossed $660K at the worldwide box office (0.08 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Is The Painted Bird based on a book or true story?
The Painted Bird is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerzy Kosiński".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Painted Bird?
The Painted Bird holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).