IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to “The Painted Bird,” the critically acclaimed and controversial adaptation of the Jerzy Kosinski novel. The film will be the Czech Republic’s Oscar entry for the foreign language category at the upcoming Academy Awards.
Directed, written and produced by Václav Marhoul (“Smart Philip”), the film is an unsparing look at the horrors of the Holocaust. Its violence reportedly prompted audience walkouts at the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival, but also drew rave reviews for its uncompromising depiction of evil.
In a five star review, the Guardian’s Xan Brooks acknowledged the movie was a tough sit, but added, “I can state without hesitation that this is a monumental piece of work and one I’m deeply glad to have seen. I can also say that I hope to never cross its path again.”
Variety‘s Guy Lodge also praised the film,...
Directed, written and produced by Václav Marhoul (“Smart Philip”), the film is an unsparing look at the horrors of the Holocaust. Its violence reportedly prompted audience walkouts at the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival, but also drew rave reviews for its uncompromising depiction of evil.
In a five star review, the Guardian’s Xan Brooks acknowledged the movie was a tough sit, but added, “I can state without hesitation that this is a monumental piece of work and one I’m deeply glad to have seen. I can also say that I hope to never cross its path again.”
Variety‘s Guy Lodge also praised the film,...
- 9/24/2019
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The film debuted in competition at Venice this year.
The Czech Republic has selected Václav Marhoul’s Second World War drama The Painted Bird as its entry for the international feature category at the 2020 Oscars.
The film debuted in competition at Venice before going on to Toronto, generating controversy at both events for its extreme depictions of violence.
The Painted Bird follows a young boy separated from his parents as he attempts to survive in Nazi-occupied Central Europe. Petr Kotlár, Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgard, Udo Kier and Julian Sands lead the cast.
It is Marhoul’s third feature, after 2008’s Tobruk and 2003’s Smart Philip.
The Czech Republic has selected Václav Marhoul’s Second World War drama The Painted Bird as its entry for the international feature category at the 2020 Oscars.
The film debuted in competition at Venice before going on to Toronto, generating controversy at both events for its extreme depictions of violence.
The Painted Bird follows a young boy separated from his parents as he attempts to survive in Nazi-occupied Central Europe. Petr Kotlár, Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgard, Udo Kier and Julian Sands lead the cast.
It is Marhoul’s third feature, after 2008’s Tobruk and 2003’s Smart Philip.
- 9/17/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
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