Czech painter Barbora Kysilkova was quite disappointed to see that two paintings of hers, stolen from an art gallery in Oslo, were nowhere to be found despite the arrest of the perpetrators. In an attempt not so much to trace the missing paintings but reconcile with the feeling of loss, Barbora approaches one of the thieves and asks him to pose for a portrait. An endearing tale of reaching-out, forgiveness, and reciprocal understanding begins to unfold as two fragile souls let go of their preconceived roles and discover in each other a reflection of their inner scars, defeats, and gaps.
The Painter and the Thief
The Painter and the Thief
61st TIFF: Greek premiere
Screening Schedule
No physical screenings scheduled. |
- Direction: Benjamin Ree
- Cinematography: Benjamin Ree, Kristoffer Kumar
- Editing: Robert Stengård
- Sound: Svenn Jakobsen
- Music: Uno Helmersson
- Production: Medieoperatørene
- Producers: Ingvil Giske
- Co-production: VGTV
- Format: DCP
- Color: Color
- Production Country: Norway
- Production Year: 2020
- Duration: 106'
- Distribution in Greece:
- Contact: Charades Nicolas Rebeschini nicolas@charades.eu
Benjamin Ree
Filmography
2012 Dreaming of the Golden Eagle (short)
2014 When Ailin Kissed Lars (short)
2016 Magnus
2020 The Painter and the Thief
2024 Ibelin
2014 When Ailin Kissed Lars (short)
2016 Magnus
2020 The Painter and the Thief
2024 Ibelin