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The Painter and the Thief (2020)

7.3audience score
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Released September 5, 2020Runtime 1h 42mDirector Benjamin Ree

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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Where can I watch The Painter and the Thief?

The Painter and the Thief is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

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, Bjørn Inge Nordland.

Who directed The Painter and the Thief?

The Painter and the Thief was directed by Benjamin Ree.

How long is The Painter and the Thief?

The Painter and the Thief has a runtime of 1h 42m.

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.