Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! (2008)
J'accuse is an 'essay-istic' documentary in which Greenaway's fierce criticism of today's visual illiteracy is argued by means of a forensic search of Rembrandt's Nightwatch. Greenaway explains the background, the context, the conspiracy, the murder and the motives of all its 34 painted characters who have conspired to kill for their combined self-advantage. Greenaway leads us through Rembrandt's paintings into 17th century Amsterdam. He paints a world that is democratic in principle, but is almost entirely ruled by twelve families. The notion exists of these regents as charitable and compassionate beings. However, reality was different.
Director: Peter Greenaway
Genre: Documentary, Mystery
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 4, 2008
Cast
- Peter Greenaway - Himself / Public Prosecutor
- Martin Freeman - Rembrandt
- Eva Birthistle - Saskia
- Jodhi May - Geertje
- Emily Holmes - Hendrickje
- Jonathan Holmes - Ferdinand Bol
- Michael Teigen - Carel Fabritius
- Natalie Press - Marieke
- Toby Jones
Screenplay
- Peter Greenaway (Screenplay)
Music: Marco Robino, Giovanni Sollima
Cinematography: Reinier van Brummelen
Editing: Elmer Leupen
Production: ARTE, YLE, Submarine, WDR, VPRO
Country: Finland, Germany, Netherlands
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Greenaway
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Mystery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! about?
- J'accuse is an 'essay-istic' documentary in which Greenaway's fierce criticism of today's visual illiteracy is argued by means of a forensic search of Rembrandt's Nightwatch. Greenaway explains the background, the context, the conspiracy, the murder and the motives of all its 34 painted characters who have conspired to kill for their combined self-advantage. Greenaway leads us through Rembrandt's paintings into 17th century Amsterdam. He paints a world that is democratic in principle, but is almost entirely ruled by twelve families. The notion exists of these regents as charitable and compassionate beings. However, reality was different.
- Who directed Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!?
- Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! was directed by Peter Greenaway.
- Who stars in Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!?
- Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! stars Peter Greenaway, Martin Freeman, Eva Birthistle, Jodhi May, Emily Holmes, Jonathan Holmes.
- How long is Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!?
- Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!?
- Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! is a Documentary, Mystery film.
- Where was Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! produced?
- Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! was produced in Finland, Germany, Netherlands.