Nellie (2013)
Transporting the viewer to a very different time and place, Nellie is inspired by the life of Cornelia van Rijn, Rembrandt's illegitimate daughter, who at the age of sixteen emigrated to Batavia (present-day Jakarta). Little is known about Cornelia's life; no portraits of her are known to exist. But this omission from the history books was for the artist an opportunity to give her imagination free reign. With this unsettling work Tan offers a touching homage to a forgotten woman, whose 'suspended history' becomes activated again.
Director: Fiona Tan
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date: October 31, 2013
Cast
- Teuntje Post - Nellie
Editing: Fiona Tan
Country: South Africa
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Fiona Tan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nellie about?
- Transporting the viewer to a very different time and place, Nellie is inspired by the life of Cornelia van Rijn, Rembrandt's illegitimate daughter, who at the age of sixteen emigrated to Batavia (present-day Jakarta). Little is known about Cornelia's life; no portraits of her are known to exist. But this omission from the history books was for the artist an opportunity to give her imagination free reign. With this unsettling work Tan offers a touching homage to a forgotten woman, whose 'suspended history' becomes activated again.
- Who directed Nellie?
- Nellie was directed by Fiona Tan.
- Who stars in Nellie?
- Nellie stars Teuntje Post.
- How long is Nellie?
- Nellie has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
- Where was Nellie produced?
- Nellie was produced in South Africa.