The Painter
Der Maler
Synopsis
Being one of the most significant, contemporary painters, Albert Oehlen’s approach is complete refusal of the common art circus. In its own way the Film reflects this very stance. Likewise, it questions the purpose of obsolete thinking patterns created by white straight male artists of a certain age that have dominated the art world for centuries.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de Sevilla
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Hirschbiegel
- Original Title
- Der Maler
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Hirschbiegel
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Oliver Hirschbiegel
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What is The Painter about?
Being one of the most significant, contemporary painters, Albert Oehlen’s approach is complete refusal of the common art circus. In its own way the Film reflects this very stance. Likewise, it questions the purpose of obsolete thinking patterns created by white straight male artists of a certain age that have dominated the art world for centuries.
Who directed The Painter?
The Painter was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
Who stars in The Painter?
The principal cast of The Painter includes Ben Becker.
When was The Painter released and how long is it?
The Painter was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.