The Painted Bird (2019)
Light is visible only in the dark
After losing his parents, a young Jewish boy wanders Eastern Europe, seeking refuge during World War II.
Director: Václav Marhoul
Genre: War, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 169 min
Release Date: September 12, 2019
Cast
- Petr Kotlár - Joska
- Nina Šunevič - Marta
- Alla Sokolova - Olga
- Udo Kier - Miller
- Michaela Doležalová - Miller's Wife
- Stellan Skarsgård - Hans
- Harvey Keitel - Priest
- Julian Sands - Garbos
- Júlia Vidrnáková - Labina
- Lech Dyblik - Lekh
Screenplay
- Jerzy Kosiński (Novel)
- Václav Marhoul (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Vladimír Smutný
Editing: Luděk Hudec
Production: Silver Screen, Česká televize, innogy Česká republika, Directory Films, PubRes, RTVS, CertiCon, Monte Rosso Production
Country: Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine
Language: Deutsch, Latin, Pусский, Český
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $659,535
Original Language: cs
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Child Abuse and Hidden Scars
Keywords
child abuse, based on novel or book, war crimes, fairy tale, jewish ghetto, holocaust (shoah), world war ii, german-polish border, sexual violence, german occupation, brutal death, violent death, poland, nazi occupation, nazi invasion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Painted Bird about?
- After losing his parents, a young Jewish boy wanders Eastern Europe, seeking refuge during World War II.
- Who directed The Painted Bird?
- The Painted Bird was directed by Václav Marhoul.
- Who stars in The Painted Bird?
- The Painted Bird stars Petr Kotlár, Nina Šunevič, Alla Sokolova, Udo Kier, Michaela Doležalová, Stellan Skarsgård.
- How long is The Painted Bird?
- The Painted Bird has a runtime of 2h 49m (169 minutes).
- What genre is The Painted Bird?
- The Painted Bird is a War, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Painted Bird?
- The Painted Bird had a budget of $8M.
- How much did The Painted Bird gross?
- The Painted Bird grossed $659,535 worldwide.
- Where was The Painted Bird produced?
- The Painted Bird was produced in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine.
- What are the themes of The Painted Bird?
- The themes of The Painted Bird include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Child Abuse and Hidden Scars.