Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2020 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | NO |
| Runtime | 102 min |
| Audience Score | 74% (7.4/10, 69 votes) |
The Painter and the Thief — FAQ
Is The Painter and the Thief worth watching? The Painter and the Thief holds a 7.4/10 rating from 69 viewers. 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
Who directed The Painter and the Thief? Directed by Benjamin Ree.
Who is in the cast of The Painter and the Thief? It stars Barbora Kysilkova, Karl-Bertil Nordland, Øystein Stene, Linda Ville Marie Ruud, Bjørn Inge Nordland.
Where can I stream The Painter and the Thief? Streaming availability for The Painter and the Thief is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Painter and the Thief release? It released in 2020.
