PAINTED BIRD, THE
Special Features: 2019 Oscar® Selection, Czech Republic
Based on the celebrated novel by Jerzy Kosinski, this staggering work of beauty follows the brutal hardships of a young, Jewish boy as he wanders the countryside during World War II in search of some respite from the atrocities of daily life. Featuring standout performances from Stellan Skarsgård and Harvey Keitel, this harrowing film overflows with incredible imagery shot in vivid black and white. Co-starring Udo Kier, Julian Sands and Barry Pepper. Official Selection, 2019 Toronto, Venice and Chicago film festivals. DIR/SCR/PROD Václav Marhoul, from the novel by Jerzy Kosinski; PROD Aleksandr Kushaev. Czech Republic/Slovakia/Ukraine, 2019, b&w, 169 min. In Czech, German and Russian with English subtitles. NOT RATED
No AFI Member passes accepted.
Co-presented by JxJ
Also showing at Cafritz Hall, Edlavitch DCJCC on Wed, Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets to that screening.
Run Time: 169 Minutes
Opening Date: Sunday, December 15, 2019
Genre: War drama