The Painter and the Thief (2020)
MOVIE
Artist Barbora Kysilkova faces heartbreak when two of her prized paintings vanish from a gallery in Oslo. The police quickly apprehend the thief, yet the artworks remain missing. Driven by curiosity, Barbora attends the trial and unexpectedly proposes to paint his portrait, sparking an unconventional bond between them. Over the next three years, this captivating documentary chronicles Barbora's quest to recover her stolen pieces while simultaneously transforming the thief into a subject of her art, blending themes of loss, redemption, and the power of creativity.
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
Norway, United States of America
