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Film / By Carlos Aguilar

For ‘The Painter and the Thief’ Director, Portraying the Film’s Subjects Without Prejudice Was Paramount

“The film is about what we humans do in order to be seen and appreciated,” said director Benjamin Ree.

Oct 30, 2020 3:30 pm /

Awards / By Anne Thompson

A still from The Painter and the Thief by Benjamin Ree, an official selection of the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Benjamin Ree.All photos are copyrighted and may be used by press only for the purpose of news or editorial coverage of Sundance Institute programs. Photos must be accompanied by a credit to the photographer and/or 'Courtesy of Sundance Institute.' Unauthorized use, alteration, reproduction or sale of logos and/or photos is strictly prohibited.

Why ‘The Painter and the Thief’ Is Neon’s New Oscar Doc Contender

Filmmaker Benjamin Ree made his subjects active in the storytelling process with dramatic results.

May 22, 2020 6:15 pm /

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