The Painter and the Thief

2020, Documentary, 1h 42m

110 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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The Painter and the Thief uses the unlikely bond between a criminal and his victim as the canvas for a compelling portrait of compassion and forgiveness. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova develops an unlikely friendship with the man who stole two of her paintings.
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Benjamin Ree
  • Producer:
    Ingvil Giske
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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  • Distributor:
    Neon

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Barbora Kysilkova
Self
Karl-Bertil Nordland
Self
Øystein Stene
Self
Benjamin Ree
Director
Ingvil Giske
Producer
Morgan Neville
Executive Producer
Kristoffer Kumar
Cinematographer
Robert Stengård
Film Editor
Uno Helmersson
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