Movie

The Painter and the Thief

★ 7.3(67)20201h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Benjamin Ree
Release date: 2020-09-05
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Norway
Studio: Medieoperatørene

The Painter and the Thief — trailer

About The Painter and the Thief

The Painter and the Thief is a 2020 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Benjamin Ree, starring Barbora Kysilkova, Karl-Bertil Nordland and Øystein Stene. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 67 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Painter and the Thief in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Barbora Kysilkova

Herself / The Painter

Karl-Bertil Nordland

Himself / The Thief

Øystein Stene

Himself

Linda Ville Marie Ruud

Herself

Bjørn Inge Nordland

Himself

Themes & keywords

artculture

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Painter and the Thief in India?+

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Is The Painter and the Thief on Netflix?+

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How long is The Painter and the Thief?+

The Painter and the Thief has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Painter and the Thief?+

The Painter and the Thief stars Barbora Kysilkova, Karl-Bertil Nordland, Øystein Stene, Linda Ville Marie Ruud and Bjørn Inge Nordland.

When did The Painter and the Thief come out?+

The Painter and the Thief is a 2020 movie directed by Benjamin Ree.

What genre is The Painter and the Thief?+

The Painter and the Thief is Documentary film.

Who directed The Painter and the Thief?+

The Painter and the Thief was directed by Benjamin Ree.