Stolen Colors: The Unlikely Bond of Art and Redemption in ‘The Painter and The Thief

Production Details

Title: The Painter And The Thief

Format: Feature Film

Production Status: Active Development

Producer: Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin

Director: Lila Neugebauer

Synopsis: Young Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova relocates from Berlin to Oslo to launch her career as a painter. In April of 2015, her two most valuable, large-format paintings are stolen – with care – in broad daylight from the window-fronts of Galleri Nobel in Oslo’s city center. Desperate for answers about the theft of her paintings, Barbora is presented with an unusual opportunity to reach out to one of the men involved in the heist – Norwegian career criminal, Karl-‘Bertil’ Nordland. Filmmaker Benjamin Ree begins to document the story after Barbora unbelievably invites her thief to sit for a portrait, capturing the unlikely relationship that ensues as the equally damaged duo find common ground and form an inseparable bond through their mutual affinity for art.

Production Companies:

Blueprint Pictures
6th Floor, 10-12 Russell Square
London, WC1B 5EH
enquiries@blueprintpictures.com

Neon
580 Broadway, Ste 1200, Suite 1200
New York, NY 10012
646-362-6980 – hal@neonrated.com

Studiocanal UK
50 Marshall Street
London, United Kingdom
W1F 9BQ
+44 20 7534 2700 – info@studiocanal.co.uk

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About The Painter And The Thief

Young Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova moves to Oslo to advance her painting career. In April 2015, her valuable paintings are stolen from a gallery during daylight. Seeking answers, she decides to connect with Karl-‘Bertil’ Nordland, the thief involved in the heist. Filmmaker Benjamin Ree captures Barbora’s unexpected invitation for Karl to sit for a portrait. Their interaction reveals the complex relationship that forms between them, highlighting their shared experiences and appreciation for art despite their troubled backgrounds.