The Painted Bird Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.30/10 from 7500 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

El pájaro pintado
Title in Italiano:

The Painted Bird
Title in Português:

The Painted Bird

Synopsis

Nearing the end of World War II, somewhere in a small hamlet of battle-scarred Eastern Europe, a Jewish pre-teen boy embarks on a dangerous journey to reunite with his parents. Left all alone to fend for himself, the boy meanders through the hostile uncharted territories of the poverty-stricken, prejudice-filled, and superstition-addled countryside, where evil is everywhere, and the lambs coexist with the wolves. But, somehow, the war child must summon up the courage to survive enslavement, torture, abuse, and a seemingly endless set of increasingly horrible ordeals, as both Adolf Hitler's Nazis and Iosif Stalin's Red Army soldiers roam the region. The boy's world is a bleak, nightmarish place for children and adults alike. Is hope alone enough to persevere?

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The Painted Bird
Für Elise
Es muss was wunderbares sein
Ralph Benatzky: Performer
Cerná vrána
Petr Ostrouchov: Performer
Duso moja
Petr Ostrouchov: Performer
Tomás Hanák: Lyrics
Horchat hai caliptus
Maximova písen
Petr Ostrouchov: Performer

User reviews

Steven White
1/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Painted Bird missed the mark in conveying the despair, fear, and hopelessness of the characters' experiences during World War II. It failed to elevate the narrative and left a void in an otherwise powerful and poignant story.

Stephanie Anderson
6/10

One of the strengths of the film's soundtrack is its ability to convey the sense of isolation and despair that permeates the story. The sparse instrumentation and haunting vocals create a sense of loneliness and alienation that mirrors the protagonist's own feelings of abandonment and fear.

Timothy Young
9/10

The haunting and atmospheric soundtrack of The Painted Bird perfectly captures the dark and harrowing journey of the young Jewish boy through war-torn Eastern Europe. The music evokes a sense of isolation, fear, and despair, immersing the audience in the grim reality of the boy's experience.

Jennifer Gonzalez
6/10

The haunting and atmospheric score of The Painted Bird perfectly captures the dark and desolate setting of war-torn Eastern Europe. The use of somber strings and eerie melodies creates a sense of foreboding and unease that immerses the listener in the protagonist's harrowing journey.

Robert Mitchell
6/10

The music in The Painted Bird effectively enhances the emotional impact of the film, adding depth and complexity to the already intense narrative. The haunting melodies and melancholic tones evoke a sense of tragedy and loss that resonates long after the movie has ended.

Karen White
10/10

The use of traditional Eastern European instruments and melodies in the score adds an authentic and immersive layer to the film, enhancing the emotional depth and cultural resonance of the story. The music seamlessly blends with the visuals, creating a powerful cinematic experience that lingers long after the film has ended.

Robert Phillips
6/10

Overall, the musical score of The Painted Bird is a powerful and evocative complement to the film's dark themes and harrowing storyline. It enhances the viewing experience by immersing the audience in the bleak and unforgiving world of the war child, leaving a lasting impression of the horrors of war and the resilience of the human spirit.

Margaret Rodriguez
2/10

The instrumental pieces in the soundtrack lacked cohesion and failed to create a cohesive atmosphere that would enhance the storytelling. Instead of adding layers of emotion and tension, the music felt disjointed and out of place, failing to immerse the audience in the protagonist's perilous journey.

Stephanie Hill
1/10

The soundtrack of The Painted Bird failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the harrowing journey depicted in the film. The music felt disconnected and at times even distracting, diminishing the impact of key scenes.