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The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting

19781h 6mRaúl Ruiz

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Two narrators, one seen and one unseen, discuss possible connections between a series of paintings. The on-screen narrator walks through three-dimensional reproductions of each painting, featuring real people, sometimes moving, in an effort to explain the series' significance.

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What is The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting (1978) about?

Two narrators, one seen and one unseen, discuss possible connections between a series of paintings. The on-screen narrator walks through three-dimensional reproductions of each painting, featuring real people, sometimes moving, in an effort to explain the series' significance.

Who stars in The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting?

The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting stars Jean Rougeul (Collector), Gabriel Gascon (Narrator), Raymond Pierson (Character of Paintings), Jean Reno (Character of Paintings), Chantal Paley (Character of Paintings). The film was directed by Raúl Ruiz.

How long is The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting?

The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978.

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