New York-based film and TV studio and streaming network FilmRise has acquired North American distribution rights to true-crime documentary feature film “The Thief Collector.” Directed by Emmy winne…
, the film follows one of the most audacious and puzzling art thefts of a generation. In 1985, Willem de Kooning’s seminal work, “Woman-Ochre,” was sliced from its frame and stolen off the walls of the University of Arizona Museum of Art, disappearing into the desert.
“The Thief Collector” had its world premiere at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. It was also nominated for the Ad Hoc Docs Competition at the 2022 Cleveland International Film Festival.critic Owen Gleiberman said: “‘The Thief Collector’ is a nimble and entertaining dissection of a crime.”
The film is produced by Caryn Capotosto of Museum & Crane, Jill Latiano Howerton and Joshua Kunau of Roots Productions, with XTR. Bryn Mooser, Kathryn Everett, Justin Lacob, Tony Hsieh, John Boccardo, Derek Esplin and Andy Hsieh serve as executive producers. The deal was negotiated by Gabriel Gazoul, director of acquisitions, new release, for FilmRise and Eric Sloss of Cinetic Media, on behalf of the filmmakers., head of content at FilmRise, said: “We are confident streaming audiences will be drawn to Allison Otto’s new film as it uniquely combines the strong appeal and captivating nature of crime documentaries together with the true story of one of the most audacious art heists in history, making it irresistible.
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