Rembrandt (1999)
This French-German-Dutch biopic on the life of 17th century Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn is told in flashbacks from the point-of-view of the aged artist. Soon after establishing his career as a painter in Amsterdam, he marries the radiant Saskia. As he makes a name for himself, he can soon afford to buy a large house by teaching wealthy aristocrats how to paint. However, the couple's happiness is short-lived; Saskia dies soon after bearing their son, Titus. Crushed, van Rijn seeks comfort first in the arms of his maid Geertje and then with his second wife, Hendrickje, who gives birth to a daughter. In spite of his genius, van Rijn's determinedly eccentric behavior alienates the very members of the elite who were paying his bills. At one point, the artist's home and belongings, including many of his paintings, are seized and sold for humiliatingly low prices in a rigged auction.
Cast
- Klaus Maria Brandauer - Rembrandt van Rijn
- Romane Bohringer - Hendrickje Stoffels
- Jean Rochefort - Nicolaes Tulp
- Johanna ter Steege - Saskia Uylenburgh
- Olivier Brocheriou - Marten Soolmans
- Jean-Philippe Écoffey - Jan Six
- Caroline van Houten - Geertje Direx
- Richard Bohringer - Le prêcheur
- Franck de la Personne - Hendrick Uylenburgh
- Jacques Spiesser - Joost Van den Vondel
Keywords
painting
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rembrandt about?
- This French-German-Dutch biopic on the life of 17th century Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn is told in flashbacks from the point-of-view of the aged artist. Soon after establishing his career as a painter in Amsterdam, he marries the radiant Saskia. As he makes a name for himself, he can soon afford to buy a large house by teaching wealthy aristocrats how to paint. However, the couple's happiness is short-lived; Saskia dies soon after bearing their son, Titus. Crushed, van Rijn seeks comfort first in the arms of his maid Geertje and then with his second wife, Hendrickje, who gives birth to a daughter. In spite of his genius, van Rijn's determinedly eccentric behavior alienates the very members of the elite who were paying his bills. At one point, the artist's home and belongings, including many of his paintings, are seized and sold for humiliatingly low prices in a rigged auction.
- Who directed Rembrandt?
- Rembrandt was directed by Charles Matton.
- Who stars in Rembrandt?
- Rembrandt stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, Romane Bohringer, Jean Rochefort, Johanna ter Steege, Olivier Brocheriou, Jean-Philippe Écoffey.
- How long is Rembrandt?
- Rembrandt has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Rembrandt?
- Rembrandt is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Rembrandt produced?
- Rembrandt was produced in France, Germany, Netherlands.