Painter (2020 film)

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Painter is a 2020 indie psychological thriller film about a rich art collector (Betsy Randle) and benefactor who becomes obsessed with an unknown artist. [1] [2]

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Plot

A close relationship forms super fast between an young painter Aldis (Eric Ladin) and his new friend Joanne, a wealthy art collector. Joanne takes Aldis into her home and the young artist unfortunately finds out that their relationship is based on obsession with a taste of delusion and jealousy. [3]

The story has some similarities when it comes down to the subject mater relating to the contemporary art world, but the director takes on a different perspective compared to its psychological counterparts Velvet Buzzsaw and Nocturnal Animals. [4] [5]

Cast

ActorRole
Betsy Randle Joanne Marco
Eric Ladin Aldis [4]
Casey Deidrick Ryan West
Cinthya Carmona [6] Lupe
Gregory ZarianGlen Gale
Susan Anton Carree Tole [7]
Endre HulesAnatole
Ethan JonesYoung Aldis
Omri RoseYuval
Patrick Gorman [6] The Gardener aka Bill
Marnee Carpenter Art Student [8]
Anastasia LeddickStocking Face [8]
Ilka UrbachCelebrity Interviewer
Sheila M. LockhartArt Gallery Patron [9]

Production

Release

The film was released on October 13, 2020, on VOD / Digital release. [7] [2]

Distribution

Distributed by 1844 Entertainment. [7]

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