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The Painter and the Thief

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7.3/10 • 58

2020-09-05 • 1h 42m

Documentary

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.

Directors
Benjamin Ree
Writters
Benjamin Ree
Editors
Robert Stengård

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  1. Barbora Kysilkova

    Barbora Kysilkova

    Herself / The Painter

  2. Karl-Bertil Nordland

    Karl-Bertil Nordland

    Himself / The Thief

  3. Øystein Stene

    Øystein Stene

    Himself

  4. Linda Ville Marie Ruud

    Linda Ville Marie Ruud

    Herself

  5. Bjørn Inge Nordland

    Bjørn Inge Nordland

    Himself

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Feb 4, 2021

9/10

This is a story about crime, abuse, addiction, co-dependency, obsession, and the healing power of art. 'The Painter and the Thief' is not a black-and-white narrative with a good guy, a bad guy, and a clear-cut scheme. It's a raw yet rich exploration of the messiness of human relationships, their beauty and depravity.
  • Jake Watt
Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-painter-and-the-thief-a-strange-joyful-examination-of-an-artist-and-her-muse

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Status
Released
Original Language
Norwegian
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
artculture