Because I Was a Painter (2015): Ratings & Where to Watch
Because I Was a Painter is a 2015 documentary directed by Christophe Cognet. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic. Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
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- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Christophe Cognet
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Cinema Guild
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Because I Was a Painter About?
The premise of Because I Was a Painter without spoilers.
"Because I Was a Painter" explores the remarkable story of thousands of artworks secretly created by prisoners within concentration camps during World War II. For years, these powerful and moving pieces remained hidden from the world, representing a testament to the artists’ resilience and a symbol of hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. The documentary reveals the hidden stories behind these works and honors the creativity that flourished even in war’s darkest hours.
Where to Watch Because I Was a Painter
Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Because I Was a Painter
Directed by Christophe Cognet.
- Director Christophe Cognet
Because I Was a Painter Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Because I Was a Painter 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
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TMDB 70% User score
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Because I Was a Painter Also Known As
Also known as “Parce que j'étais peintre”.
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- Parce que j'étais peintre
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Because I Was a Painter FAQ: Where to Watch, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Because I Was a Painter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Because I Was a Painter?
Because I Was a Painter runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Because I Was a Painter released?
Because I Was a Painter was released on April 24, 2015.
Who directed Because I Was a Painter?
Because I Was a Painter was directed by Christophe Cognet.
More films by Christophe Cognet Where can I watch Because I Was a Painter?
In the US, Because I Was a Painter is streaming on Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How is Because I Was a Painter rated?
Because I Was a Painter has 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic, 70% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Because I Was a Painter have a post-credit scene?
No. Because I Was a Painter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Because I Was a Painter in?
The original language of Because I Was a Painter is French.
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