Tim's Vermeer (2013)

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Tim Jenison, a Texas based inventor, attempts to solve one of the greatest mysteries in all art: How did Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer manage to paint so photo-realistically 150 years before the invention of photography? Spanning a decade, Jenison's adventure takes him to Holland, on a pilgrimage to the North coast of Yorkshire to meet artista David Hockney, and eventually even to Buckingham Palace. The epic research project Jenison embarques on is as extraordinary as what he discovers.

Director: Teller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Conrad Pope
Cinematography: Shane F. Kelly
Editing: Patrick Sheffield
Production: High Delft Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

art collector, experiment, inventor, painting, investigator, art, art history, curious, art restoration, fine art, art detective, optical, expert opinion, dutch painter, oil painting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tim's Vermeer about?
Tim Jenison, a Texas based inventor, attempts to solve one of the greatest mysteries in all art: How did Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer manage to paint so photo-realistically 150 years before the invention of photography? Spanning a decade, Jenison's adventure takes him to Holland, on a pilgrimage to the North coast of Yorkshire to meet artista David Hockney, and eventually even to Buckingham Palace. The epic research project Jenison embarques on is as extraordinary as what he discovers.
Who directed Tim's Vermeer?
Tim's Vermeer was directed by Teller.
Who stars in Tim's Vermeer?
Tim's Vermeer stars Tim Jenison, Penn Jillette, Martin Mull, Teller, Philip Steadman, David Hockney.
How long is Tim's Vermeer?
Tim's Vermeer has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Tim's Vermeer?
Tim's Vermeer is a Documentary film.
Where was Tim's Vermeer produced?
Tim's Vermeer was produced in United States of America.