Documentary

The Painter and the Thief

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.

Release Date : 2020-09-05

Language :EnglishNorwegian

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : MedieoperatøreneVGTVDogwoofTremolo Productions

Production Country : NorwayUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Herself / The Painter

Original Name : Barbora Kysilkova

Gender : Male

Character Name : Himself / The Thief

Original Name : Karl-Bertil Nordland

Gender : Male

Character Name : Himself

Original Name : Øystein Stene

Gender : Male

Character Name : Herself

Original Name : Linda Ville Marie Ruud

Gender : Male

Character Name : Himself

Original Name : Bjørn Inge Nordland

Gender : Male

Reviews

SWITCH.

@maketheSWITCH

2021-06-23

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