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The Painted Bird
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The Painted Bird

2019-09-12 · 169 min · ★ 7.1

War · Drama · Horror · Thriller

After losing his parents, a young Jewish boy wanders Eastern Europe, seeking refuge during World War II.

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Directors
Václav Marhoul
Production companies
Silver Screen, Česká televize, innogy, Directory Films, PubRes, RTVS, CertiCon, Monte Rosso Production
Countries
Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,800,000
Revenue
USD 659,535

Top Cast

Petr KotlárJoska
Nina ŠunevičMarta
Alla SokolovaOlga
Udo KierUdo KierMiller
Michaela DoležalováMichaela DoležalováMiller's Wife
Stellan SkarsgårdStellan SkarsgårdHans
Harvey KeitelHarvey KeitelPriest
Julian SandsJulian SandsGarbos
Júlia VidrnákováLabina
Lech DyblikLech DyblikLekh
Aleksei KravchenkoAleksei KravchenkoGavrila
Barry PepperBarry PepperMitka
Petr VaněkPetr VaněkNikodém
Radim FialaRadim FialaCossack
Jitka ČvančarováJitka ČvančarováLudmila
Tim KalkhofTim KalkhofSS Officer
Alexander Leopold SchankSS Officer
Filip KaňkovskýFilip KaňkovskýMerchant
Milan ŠimáčekMilan ŠimáčekMayor
Pavel KřížPavel KřížAvid Man

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