The Painter and the Thief
Kunstneren og tyven
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 22, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Ree
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Ree
- Original Score
- Uno Helmersson
- Original Title
- Kunstneren og tyven
- Country of Origin
- Norway, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Medieoperatørene, VGTV, Dogwoof, Tremolo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Ree
Benjamin Ree
Uno Helmersson
Benjamin Ree, Kristoffer Kumar
Robert Stengård
Morgan Neville, Ingvil Giske
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Benjamin Ree
Director
Ingvil Giske
Producer
Robert Stengård
Editor
Benjamin Ree
Writer
Benjamin Ree
Director of Photography
Kristoffer Kumar
Director of Photography
Uno Helmersson
Original Music Composer
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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 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.
Who directed The Painter and the Thief?
The Painter and the Thief was directed by Benjamin Ree.
Who stars in The Painter and the Thief?
The principal cast of The Painter and the Thief includes Barbora Kysilkova, Karl-Bertil Nordland, Øystein Stene, Linda Ville Marie Ruud, Bjørn Inge Nordland.
When was The Painter and the Thief released and how long is it?
The Painter and the Thief was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Painter and the Thief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Painter and the Thief was composed by Uno Helmersson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Painter and the Thief?
The Painter and the Thief holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.